Definition of formula

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Definition of formula

  • a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. expression
  • something regarded as a normative example (noun)

    Examples

    1. his formula for impressing visitors

    Synonyms

    1. convention
    2. normal
    3. pattern
    4. rule
  • (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems (noun)

    Examples

    1. he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials

    Synonyms

    1. rule
  • a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. chemical formula
  • directions for making something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. recipe
  • a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle (noun)
  • a liquid food for infants (noun)

See definition of formula in Merriam Webster