formula — A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret formula for happiness: good food, bad jokes, and lots of hugs
- Scientists spent years developing the formula for the new vaccine
- The formula for my diet success: eat less, move more, cry occasionally
formula
NOUN[/ˈfɔːrmjələ/]
A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols
The chemist writes a precise formula on the board to synthesize the new compound.
Stirring nebula with a spatula, following cosmic formula!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'formula', a diminutive form of 'forma' (shape, form). In ancient Rome, it originally referred to a prescribed form of words used in legal procedures and religious rituals, later extending to mean any fixed rule or method.
Breakdown
forma (form, shape) + -ula (diminutive suffix) = small form, rule, or method.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret formula for happiness: good food, bad jokes, and lots of hugs”
“Scientists spent years developing the formula for the new vaccine”
“The formula for my diet success: eat less, move more, cry occasionally”
“The chemical formula H₂O represents water”
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