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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024for•mu•la /ˈfɔrmyələ/USA pronunciation n., pl. -las, -lae /-ˌli/.USA pronunciation - [countable] a set form of words, as for stating something with authority, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for use on some ceremonial occasion.
- fixed or conventional method or approach:[countable]produced her popular novels by a formula.
- Mathematics a mathematical rule or principle, frequently expressed in algebraic symbols:[countable]E = mc2 is a formula expressing the relationship between matter and energy.
- Chemistry an expression of the parts or elements of a compound by symbols and figures:[countable]H2O is the molecular formula for water.
- Drugs a recipe or prescription:[countable]The formula for making that new plastic is a closely kept secret.
- Nutrition[uncountable] a special nutritive food mixture, esp. of milk or milk substitute, for feeding a baby.
for•mu•la•ic /ˌfɔrmyəˈleɪɪk/USA pronunciation adj. See -form-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024for•mu•la (fôr′myə lə),USA pronunciation n., pl. -las, -lae (-lē′).USA pronunciation - 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.
- Chemistryan expression of the constituents of a compound by symbols and figures. Cf. empirical formula, molecular formula, structural formula.
- Drugsa recipe or prescription:a new formula for currant wine.
- Nutritiona special nutritive mixture, esp. of milk, sugar, and water, in prescribed proportions for feeding a baby.
- Religiona formal statement of religious doctrine.
- Sport, Automotive(cap.) 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.
- Latin: register, form, rule. See form, -ule
- 1575–85
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: formula /ˈfɔːmjʊlə/ n ( pl -las, -lae / -ˌliː/)- an established form or set of words, as used in religious ceremonies, legal proceedings, etc
- a general relationship, principle, or rule stated, often as an equation, in the form of symbols
- a representation of molecules, radicals, ions, etc, expressed in the symbols of the atoms of their constituent elements
- 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
- the specific category in which a particular type of car competes, judged according to engine size, weight, and fuel capacity
Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin: diminutive of forma formformulaic /ˌfɔːmjʊˈleɪɪk/ adj |