Formula

Quick meaning: Formula is a noun meaning (mathematics) Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

Meaning

(mathematics) Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

More Meanings

1. (chemistry) A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.
2. A plan or method for dealing with a problem or for achieving a result.
3. (especially religion) A formal statement of doctrine.
4. (countable, uncountable) Ellipsis of infant formula, drink given to babies to substitute for mother's milk.
5. A formulation; a prescription; a mixture or solution made in a prescribed manner; the identity and quantities of ingredients of such a mixture.
6. (logic) 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.
7. (chiefly linguistics) A fixed phrase or set of words intended to be interpreted non-literally, typically used attitudinally or as part of convention; a formulation.

Example Sentences

H₂O is the formula for water.

The formula of the rocket fuel has not been revealed.

Avoid the typical epistolic formalae, such as "Kind regards".

The company's winning formula includes excellent service and quality products.

Word Forms

• formulas
• formulae

Synonyms for formula

Depending on context, synonyms include convention, expression, pattern, rule, normal, recipe.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pattern, expression, convention, rule, normal, recipe.

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