Definitions for formula
ˈfɔr myə lə; -ˌlifor·mu·la

Princeton's WordNet(3.20 / 10 votes)Rate this definition:

1. formula, expression(noun)

   a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

2. recipe, formula(noun)

   directions for making something

3. formula(noun)

   a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle

4. formula, chemical formula(noun)

   a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements

5. convention, normal, pattern, rule, formula(noun)

   something regarded as a normative example

   "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"

6. formula(noun)

   a liquid food for infants

7. rule, formula(noun)

   (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

   "he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"; "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. formula(Noun)

   Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

   uE000102967uE001 is the formula for finding the roots of the quadratic equation y = ax + bx + c.

   Etymology: From formula, diminutive of forma; see form.

2. formula(Noun)

   A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.

   HO is the formula for water (Dihydrogen monoxide)

   Etymology: From formula, diminutive of forma; see form.

3. formula(Noun)

   A plan of action intended to solve a problem.

   Etymology: From formula, diminutive of forma; see form.

4. formula(Noun)

   A formulation; a prescription; a mixture or solution made in a prescribed manner; the identity and quantities of ingredients of such a mixture.

   The formula of the rocket fuel has not been revealed.

   Etymology: From formula, diminutive of forma; see form.

5. formula(Noun)

   Drink given to babies to substitute for mother's milk.

   Etymology: From formula, diminutive of forma; see form.

6. formula(Noun)

   A syntactic expression of a proposition, built up from quantifiers, logical connectives, variables, relation and operation symbols, and, depending on the type of logic, possibly other operators such as modal, temporal, deontic or epistemic ones.

   Etymology: From formula, diminutive of forma; see form.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Formula(noun)

   a prescribed or set form; an established rule; a fixed or conventional method in which anything is to be done, arranged, or said

   Etymology: [L., dim. of forma form, model. SeeForm, n.]

2. Formula(noun)

   a written confession of faith; a formal statement of foctrines

   Etymology: [L., dim. of forma form, model. SeeForm, n.]

3. Formula(noun)

   a rule or principle expressed in algebraic language; as, the binominal formula

   Etymology: [L., dim. of forma form, model. SeeForm, n.]

4. Formula(noun)

   a prescription or recipe for the preparation of a medicinal compound

   Etymology: [L., dim. of forma form, model. SeeForm, n.]

5. Formula(noun)

   a symbolic expression (by means of letters, figures, etc.) of the constituents or constitution of a compound

   Etymology: [L., dim. of forma form, model. SeeForm, n.]

Freebase(2.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Formula

   In science, a formula is a concise way of expressing information symbolically as in a mathematical or chemical formula. The informal use of the term formula in science refers to the general construct of a relationship between given quantities. The plural of formula can be spelled either as formulas or formulae. In mathematics, a formula is an entity constructed using the symbols and formation rules of a given logical language. For example, determining the volume of a sphere requires a significant amount of integral calculus; but, having done this once, mathematicians can produce a formula to describe the volume in terms of some other parameter. This particular formula is: Having obtained this result, and knowing the radius of the sphere in question, we can quickly and easily determine its volume. Note that the volume V and the radius r are expressed as single letters instead of words or phrases. This convention, while less important in a relatively simple formula, means that mathematicians can more quickly manipulate larger and more complex formulae. In modern chemistry, a chemical formula is a way of expressing information about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound, using a single line of chemical element symbols, numbers, and sometimes other symbols, such as parentheses, brackets, and plus and minus signs. For example, H2O is the chemical formula for water, specifying that each molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Similarly, O− 3 denotes an ozone molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms and having a net negative charge.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Formula

   form′ū-la, n. a prescribed form: a formal statement of doctrines: (math.) a general expression for solving problems: (chem.) a set of symbols expressing the components of a body:—pl. Formulæ (form′ū-lē), Form′ulas.—adjs. Form′ular, Formularis′tic.—ns. Formularisā′tion, Formulā′tion; Form′ulary, a formula: a book of formulæ or precedents.—adj. prescribed: ritual.—vs.t. Form′ulāte, Form′ulise, to reduce to or express in a formula: to state or express in a clear or definite form. [L., dim. of forma.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. formula

   A perfect and accurate specific creation.

   The formula for the response is created easily, effectively and efficiently to meet the current choices and agreements.

   Submitted by MaryC on May 3, 2020  

2. formula

   A perfect, accurate and specific mathematical creation.

   The formula for the answer is created easily, effectively and efficiently.

   Submitted by MaryC on May 3, 2020  

3. formula

   A perfect, accurate and specific rule or principle.

   The formula was easy , the solution was expressed and worked.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 8, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'formula' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3753

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'formula' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2893

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'formula' in Nouns Frequency: #1324

How to pronounce formula?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of formula in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of formula in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of formula in a Sentence

1. Godfrey Chan:

   It's like a treasure mine, we already have a lot of information from history that we know that some of this formula works [ and ] some of this formula does not work.

2. Alan Schroeder:

   Clearly Trump was the catalyst for the audience, when you throw in somebody like Donald Trump into a combustible formula like a live debate, it’s a very compelling thing for audiences.

3. Gerard Lopez:

   I ’m not going to say it's something from the past but Formula One is a bit different now, you need different hats on different people to do different things.

4. Avital Norman Nathman:

   While I am 100% pro-breast-feeding and would love for every mom to at least attempt it if it works for them, you can't lock up formula and have people have to request it in a way that's shaming because that's not helping breast-feeding. That's not going to help any mother breast-feed, to make them worry too much if I can't breast-feed, am I going to be shamed into my choice? i think formula should be available and not in a way that you have to sign a waiver that you're aware you're giving your child formula if you need to.

5. Bernie Ecclestone:

   In business in general there is no reason not to have women as CEOs of companies, including Formula One Management Ltd, the problem is that most women do not wish to take the responsibility of being held responsible for a big company.

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