formulation | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a substance prepared according to a formula | |
Synonyms: | preparation | |
Related terms: | compound cleansing_agent polish smelling_salts glycerinated_gelatin nebula formulate | |
2. | [ noun ] inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally | |
Synonyms: | conceptualization formularising formularizing conceptualisation | |
Related terms: | creating_by_mental_acts approach framing conceive invent | |
3. | [ noun ] the style of expressing yourself | |
Synonyms: | expression | |
Examples: | "he suggested a better formulation" "his manner of expression showed how much he cared" |
|
Related terms: | expressive_style parlance wording Anglicism boilerplate honorific Americanism archaism sentimentalism colloquialism formulate | |
Similar spelling: |
formalization formalisation formulate formulated formulary formulaic formularizing formularising formulaize formularize formularise formalistic formality |