# formula vs formulate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### formula
*noun · IPA /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ · frequency rank #3,301*
Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

### formulate
*verb · IPA /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ · frequency rank #21,519*
To put into a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

## Source
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