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lexicalize vs formulate

formulate vs lexicalize

lexicalize and formulate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lexicalize No No Yes No
formulate No No Yes No
As verbs, formulate is a hypernym of lexicalize; that is, formulate is a word with a broader meaning than lexicalize:
  • lexicalize: make or coin into a word or accept a new word into the lexicon of a language
  • formulate: put into words or an expression
Other hypernyms of lexicalize include articulate, give voice, phrase, word.
lexicalize (verb) formulate (verb)
make or coin into a word or accept a new word into the lexicon of a language 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
Difference between lexicalize and formulate

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