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formula

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/Word FrequencyCommon (5.15)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)

Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

In a Sentence

“Writers often choose formula when discussing complex ideas.”

Published Usage Examples

“· Test or evaluate a formula (@formula) on a field in any Lotus Notes document”

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Origin

Latin, meaning 'small form, mold, rule'.

Common Phrases

. formulaformula followingformula generalformula simpleformula empirical

Synonyms

mathematical formulachemical formulababy formulaformula

Antonyms

chaosimprovisationrandomness

Related Words

mathematical formulachemical formulababy formulaformula

Poetry examples for “formula”

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