formulate vs formula

formulate is not a noun while formula is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
formulate	No	No	Yes	No
formula	Yes	No	No	No

formulate (noun)	formula (noun)
	something regarded as a normative example
	(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
	a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
	a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle
	directions for making something
	a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements
	a liquid food for infants

formulate (verb)	formula (verb)
put into words or an expression
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
prepare according to a formula