Formula Definition

fôrmyə-lə
formulae, formulas
noun
formulae, formulas
A fixed form of words, esp. one that has lost its original meaning or force and is now used only as a conventional or ceremonial expression.
“Very truly yours” is a formula used in letters.
Webster's New World
An utterance of conventional notions or beliefs; a hackneyed expression.
American Heritage
A rule or method for doing something, esp. when conventional and used or repeated without thought.
A formula for musical comedies.
Webster's New World
An exact statement of religious faith or doctrine.
Webster's New World
Directions for preparing a medicine, a paint, a baby's food, etc.
Webster's New World
adjective
Designating or of any of various classes of racing car or motorcycle specially designed to conform to a particular set of specifications governing size, weight, engine displacement, etc.
Webster's New World
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pronoun
Alternative form of Formula One.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Formula

Noun

Singular:
formula
Plural:
formulae

Origin of Formula

  • From Latin formula (“a small pattern or mold, form, rule, principle, method, formula”), diminutive of forma (“a form”); see form.

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin fōrmula diminutive of fōrma form

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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