Phrase
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A short written or spoken expression. A word or group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words. A small section of music in a larger piece.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To perform a passage with the correct phrasing. To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of words. To divide into melodic phrases.
Example sentence: Modernity is a deal. The entire contract can be summarised in a single phrase: humans agree to give up meaning in exchange for power.
Formulate
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression.