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Definitions for Formula

[1] 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.
[2] any fixed or conventional method for doing something: His mystery stories were written according to a popular formula.
[3] Mathematics . a rule or principle, frequently expressed in algebraic symbols. such a symbolic expression.
[4] Chemistry . an expression of the constituents of a compound by symbols and figures. Compare empirical formula, molecular formula, structural formula.
[5] a recipe or prescription: a new formula for currant wine.
[6] a special nutritive mixture, especially of milk, sugar, and water, in prescribed proportions for feeding a baby.
[7] a formal statement of religious doctrine.
[8] (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.
[9] an established form or set of words, as used in religious ceremonies, legal proceedings, etc
[10] maths physics a general relationship, principle, or rule stated, often as an equation, in the form of symbols
[11] 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
[12] a method, pattern, or rule for doing or producing something, often one proved to be successful (as modifier ) formula fiction
[13] a prescription for making up a medicine, baby's food, etc a substance prepared according to such a prescription
[14] motor racing the specific category in which a particular type of car competes, judged according to engine size, weight, and fuel capacity

Words related to Formula

code, creed, canon, credo, precept, rubric, custom, way, theorem, rite, method, blueprint, direction, description, form, maxim, prescription, equation, ritual, principle

Words nearby Formula

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Origin of Formula

1575–85; < Latin: register, form, rule. See form, -ule

Word origin for Formula

C17: from Latin: diminutive of forma form

Synonyms for Formula

blueprint, canon, code, credo, creed, custom, description, direction, equation, form, formulary, maxim, method, precept, prescription, principle, procedure, rite, ritual, rote, rubric, specifications, theorem, way, modus operandi