formulary vs phrase

formulary

noun
  • An ancient or medieval collection of models for official writings. 

  • A list of formulas; a collection of set forms to be followed, especially in religious belief. 

  • A pharmacopoeia or list of available drugs, particularly prescription drugs 

  • A list of drugs, created by health insurers, hospitals, or prescription drug plans, that defines how costs for any drug are shared between patient and health care provider, typically broken down by tiers such as preferred generics with lowest copay, or preferred brand with higher copay, or non-preferred brand and not covered tiers with the highest cost to the patient. 

  • A collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics. 

adj
  • Stated; prescribed; ritual. 

phrase

noun
  • A short written or spoken expression. 

  • A word or, more commonly, a 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. 

  • A short individual motion forming part of a choreographed dance. 

verb
  • To perform a passage with the correct phrasing. 

  • To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words. 

  • To divide into melodic phrases. 

How often have the words formulary and phrase occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )