formula

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/
/ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

Synonyms
mathematical formula
2 Definition

A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.

Synonyms
chemical formula
Example Sentences
  • H2O is the formula for water.
3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The company's winning formula includes excellent service and quality products.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The formula of the rocket fuel has not been revealed.
5 Definition

A formal statement of doctrine, as in religion.

6 Definition

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 Definition

A manufactured food simulating human breast milk, designed to be fed to babies and infants under 12 months of age.

Synonyms
baby formula formula