formula
ˈfɔːmjʊlə
formulaeformulæ
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Noun

1.
strategyplan or method for achieving a result
  • They developed a formula for success in business.
method plan recipe
2.
chemistryTECH.symbolic expression of a compound's structureTECH.
  • The chemical formula for water is H₂O.
chemical formula molecular formula
3.
mathematicsTECH.symbolic representation of a mathematical ruleTECH.
  • The formula for the area of a circle is πr².
equation expression
4.
infant formulasubstitute drink for mother's milk
  • The baby drinks formula instead of breast milk.
baby formula
5.
languageRarefixed form of words used for official purposesRare
  • The meeting was adjourned using the traditional formula..
set phrase stock phrase
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Images of formula

  • formula: substitute drink for mother's milk
    substitute drink for mother's milk

Expressions with formula

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simple solution believed to solve complex problems
Everyone is looking for a magic formula to get rich.
method proven to be effective
The tried and true formula for success in sales is building strong relationships.
manufactured food for feeding babies under 12 months
She bought baby formula for her newborn.
milk-based or plant-based product designed to feed babies
She carefully measured the infant formula before feeding her newborn.
method or plan that leads to success or victory
Hard work and teamwork are their winning formula.
special method that guarantees success or a result
There is no magical formula for passing every exam.

Origin of formula

Latin, formula (small form)

Terms with formula included in their meaning

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infant feeding
feed an infant with baby formula
infant formula
milk formulated for feeding infants
baby feeding
device for heating baby's milk or formula
relationship
formula for creating happiness in relationships
mathematics
replace parts of a formula with other terms
finance
retirement program promising a fixed payout using a set formula
warning
avoid altering a winning formula
fuel chemistry
colorless gas with formula C₃H₈ used as fuel

Examples of formula in a sentence

  • They followed a strict formula to win the competition.
  • The formula for glucose is C6H12O6.
  • He memorized the formula for sulfuric acid.
  • The chemist used a formula to calculate the reaction rate.
  • Students memorized the formula for the quadratic equation.
  • They bought formula in bulk for the newborn twins.

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  1. French:formule, formule chimique, ...
  2. German:Formel, Säuglingsnahrung, ...
  3. Italian:formula, formula chimica, ...
  4. Spanish:fórmula, fórmula química, ...
  5. Portuguese:fórmula, equação, ...
  6. Chinese:公式, 化学式, ...
  7. Japanese:方程式, 式, ...
  8. Arabic:خُطَّة, صِيغَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נוּסְחָה, נוּסְחָה כִּימִית, ...
  10. Russian:формула, химическая формула, ...
  11. Ukrainian:формула, дитяча суміш, ...
  12. Hindi:सूत्र, रासायनिक सूत्र, ...
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