preformulated

for·mu·late

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Definitions of preformulated word

verb with object preformulated to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically: He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory. 1
verb with object preformulated to devise or develop, as a method, system, etc. 1
verb with object preformulated to reduce to or express in a formula. 1

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; formul(a) + -ate1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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