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noun |
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formulae, formulas |
| definition 1: |
a rule or way of doing something expressed in a standard way using words or symbols.
Use the formula "one-half base times height," or "bh/2" to find the area of a triangle.
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| definition 2: |
a conventional model for doing something.
The author used an old formula in his latest mystery. |
| definition 3: |
a list of ingredients or steps; recipe.
Do you know any formulas for making soap bubbles? |
| definition 4: |
a set of symbols used to name the elements of a chemical compound.
The formula for carbon dioxide is CO2. |
| definition 5: |
a liquid food for feeding babies; artificial milk.
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method, plan |
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| derivations: |
formulaic (adj.), formulaically (adv.) |
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