Noun: formula (formulas,formulae) for-myu-lu [N. Amer], for-myû-lu [Brit]
- Directions for making something
"The family's secret formula for apple pie was passed down through generations";
- recipe
- (mathematics) a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
"The quadratic formula is used to solve second-degree equations";
- expression
- A conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle
"The golden rule is a moral formula that many live by"
- (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
"he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials";
- rule
- A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements
"H2O is the chemical formula for water";
- chemical formula
- Something regarded as a normative example
"his formula for impressing visitors";
- convention, normal, pattern, rule
- A liquid food for infants
"The new mother prepared a bottle of formula for her baby"
Derived forms: formulae, formulas
Type of: direction, instruction, mathematical statement, milk, practice, procedure, process, statement
Encyclopedia: Formula, Vol 2 Tour