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formula
[ fawr-myuh-luh ]
noun
- a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion.
- any fixed or conventional method for doing something:
His mystery stories were written according to a popular formula.
- Mathematics.
- a rule or principle, frequently expressed in algebraic symbols.
- such a symbolic expression.
- Chemistry. an expression of the constituents of a compound by symbols and figures. Compare empirical formula, molecular formula, structural formula.
- a recipe or prescription:
a new formula for currant wine.
- a special nutritive mixture, especially of milk, sugar, and water, in prescribed proportions for feeding a baby.
- a formal statement of religious doctrine.
- (initial capital letter) a set of specifications as to weight, engine displacement, fuel capacity, etc., for defining a class of racing cars (usually followed by a limiting numerical designation):
Some races are open to Formula One cars.
formula
/ ˈfɔːmjʊlə; ˌfɔːmjʊˈleɪɪk /
noun
- an established form or set of words, as used in religious ceremonies, legal proceedings, etc
- maths physics a general relationship, principle, or rule stated, often as an equation, in the form of symbols
- chem a representation of molecules, radicals, ions, etc, expressed in the symbols of the atoms of their constituent elements See molecular formula empirical formula structural formula
- a method, pattern, or rule for doing or producing something, often one proved to be successful
- ( as modifier )
formula fiction
- a prescription for making up a medicine, baby's food, etc
- a substance prepared according to such a prescription
- motor racing the specific category in which a particular type of car competes, judged according to engine size, weight, and fuel capacity
formula
- 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.
- A set of symbols expressing a mathematical rule or principle. For example, the formula for the area of a rectangle is a = lw, where a is the area, l the length, and w the width.
Derived Forms
- formulaic, adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of formula1
Example Sentences
The Department for Education in England has said students in maths, physics, and combined science exams will be allowed to use formulae and equation sheets.
The administration’s tariff “formula,” based on total American imports of goods from a country, ignores services — an area where the United States consistently excels.
The Bahrain meeting also kicked into the long grass a proposal to change the engine formula before 2030, although discussions will continue on this idea.
Ms Slingsby said she wanted Hackney Council to lobby the government over the funding formula, which "clearly isn't working for our London-based schools".
She was in the store picking up formula - and some onesies and outfits for her daughter, who has yet to turn one.
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Is The Plural Of Formula?
Plural word for formula
The plural form of formula can be either formulas or formulae, pronounced [ fawr-myuh-lee ]. Formulas is more widely used. The plural form of several other singular words ending in -a are formed in this way, such as camera/cameras, pajama/pajamas, and pizza/pizzas.
Irregular plurals that are formed like formulae, such as larva/larvae or fauna/faunae, derive directly from their original pluralization in Latin.
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