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hypothecate vs formulate

formulate vs hypothecate

hypothecate and formulate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hypothecate No No Yes No
formulate No No Yes No
As verbs, formulate is a hyponym of hypothecate; that is, formulate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hypothecate:
  • hypothecate: to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  • formulate: elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
Other hyponyms of hypothecate include construct, reconstruct, retrace, develop, explicate.
hypothecate (verb) formulate (verb)
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds put into words or an expression
pledge without delivery or title of possession 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
Difference between hypothecate and formulate

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