Formula Definition

fôrmyə-lə

formulae, formulas

noun

formulae, formulas

A fixed form of words, esp. one that has lost its original meaning or force and is now used only as a conventional or ceremonial expression.

“Very truly yours” is a formula used in letters.

Webster's New World

An utterance of conventional notions or beliefs; a hackneyed expression.

American Heritage

A rule or method for doing something, esp. when conventional and used or repeated without thought.

A formula for musical comedies.

Webster's New World

An exact statement of religious faith or doctrine.

Webster's New World

Directions for preparing a medicine, a paint, a baby's food, etc.

Webster's New World

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adjective

Designating or of any of various classes of racing car or motorcycle specially designed to conform to a particular set of specifications governing size, weight, engine displacement, etc.

Webster's New World

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pronoun

Alternative form of Formula One.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Formula

Noun

Singular:

formula

Plural:

formulae

Origin of Formula

From Latin formula (“a small pattern or mold, form, rule, principle, method, formula”), diminutive of forma (“a form”); see form.

From Wiktionary
Latin fōrmula diminutive of fōrma form

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition