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- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
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formulae, formulas |
| definition 1: |
a rule or way of doing something expressed in a standard way in words or symbols.
The teacher taught the formula to find the area of a triangle.
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| definition 2: |
exact instructions for how to make something.
Our company is using a new formula in its cleaning products. |
| definition 3: |
a liquid food for babies; artificial milk.
My doctor recommended a different formula for my baby. |
| related words: |
method, plan |
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| derivations: |
formulaic (adj.), formulaically (adv.) |
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