formula

CEFRB1

/ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A set method, rule, or mathematical expression for solving something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A plan or method for dealing with a problem or for achieving a result.

Examples

  • First of all, learn the formula by heart.

  • The question of how to establish the optimal formula is still open.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈfoː.mjə.lə/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.

  2. Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

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

More examples

In context

  • This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle.

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

  • x=(-b±√)/(2a) is a formula for finding the roots of the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Learned borrowing from Latin fōrmula (“a small pattern or mold, form, rule, principle, method, formula”), diminutive of forma (“a form”). See form.