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   For·mu·la

   /ˈfôrmyələ/

   

   noun

   • 1. a mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols: "the formula for the capacitance of a spherical capacitor"
   • ▪ a set of chemical symbols showing the elements present in a compound and their relative proportions, and in some cases the structure of the compound.
   • 2. a list of ingredients for or constituents of something: "the soft drink company closely guards its secret formula"
   • ▪ a formulation: "an original coal tar formula that helps prevent dandruff" Similar preparationconcoctionmixturecompoundcreationsubstancecreamlotionliquidsolutionpotionapplicationpaste
   • ▪ an infant's liquid food preparation based on cow's milk or soy protein, given as a substitute for breast milk: "she put two bottles of formula in the fridge"
   • 3. a method, statement, or procedure for achieving something, especially reconciling different aims or positions: "the forlorn hope of finding a peace formula" Similar recipeprescriptionblueprintplanmethodproceduretechniquesystemrulesprinciplespreceptsmodus operandimechanismconventionritual
   • 4. a fixed form of words, especially one used in particular contexts or as a conventional usage: "a legal formula" Similar form of wordsset expressionphrasesayingaphorismcodeset of wordsset of symbolsrare:formulary
   • ▪ a rule or style unintelligently or slavishly followed: "one of those formula tunes"
   • ▪ a statement that formally enunciates a religious doctrine.
   • ▪ a stock epithet, phrase, or line repeated for various effects in literary composition, especially epic poetry.
   • 5. (usually followed by a number) a classification of race car, especially by engine capacity: "formula two"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘fixed form of words’): from Latin, diminutive of forma ‘shape, mold’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.thefreedictionary.com › formulaFormula - definition of formula by The Free Dictionary

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   A set of symbols showing the composition of a chemical compound. A formula lists the elements contained within it and indicates the number of atoms of each element with a subscript numeral if the number is more than 1. For example, H 2 O is the formula for water, where H 2 indicates two atoms of hydrogen and O indicates one atom of oxygen.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › formulaFormula - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   In math or science, a formula might express a numeric or chemical equation; in cooking, a recipe is a formula. Baby formula is made up of the nutrients necessary for maintaining healthy growth, and the right formula for a fuel mixture is critical for a racing car's best performance.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishformula noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Formulae is used especially in scientific language. [countable] (mathematics) a series of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a rule or law. This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFORMULA | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a plan or method that is used to achieve something: There's no magic formula for success. formula noun [C] (RULE) a set of letters, numbers, or symbols that are used to express a mathematical or scientific rule. formula noun [C] (LIST) a list of the substances that something is made of.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORMULA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 21, 2024 · A formula is a group of letters, numbers, or other symbols which represents a scientific or mathematical rule. He developed a mathematical formula describing the distances of the planets from the Sun. 4. countable noun.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › formulaFormula Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of FORMULA. 1. [count] a : a plan or method for doing, making, or achieving something. His investment strategy is based on a simple formula. This has proven to be a winning formula. — often + for. a formula for success/happiness.

8. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › FormulaFormula - Wikipedia

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   In mathematical logic, a formula (often referred to as a well-formed formula) is an entity constructed using the symbols and formation rules of a given logical language. For example, in first-order logic, ((()) (() ((),,)))