'Formula' definitions:
Definition of 'formula'
(from WordNet)
noun
A group of symbols that make a mathematical statement [syn: formula, expression]
noun
Directions for making something [syn: recipe, formula]
noun
A conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle
noun
A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements [syn: formula, chemical formula]
noun
Something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors" [syn: convention, normal, pattern, rule, formula]
noun
A liquid food for infants
noun
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems; "he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"; "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials" [syn: rule, formula]
Definition of 'Formula'
From: GCIDE
- Formula \For"mu*la\, n.; pl. E. Formulas, L. Formul[ae]. [L., dim. of forma form, model. SeeForm, n.]
- 1. A prescribed or set form; an established rule; a fixed or conventional method in which anything is to be done, arranged, or said. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Eccl.) A written confession of faith; a formal statement of foctrines. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Math.) A rule or principle expressed in algebraic language; as, the binominal formula. [1913 Webster]
- 4. (Med.) A prescription or recipe for the preparation of a medicinal compound. [1913 Webster]
- 5. (Chem.) A symbolic expression (by means of letters, figures, etc.) of the constituents or constitution of a compound. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Chemical formul[ae] consist of the abbreviations of the names of the elements, with a small figure at the lower right hand, to denote the number of atoms of each element contained. [1913 Webster]
- Empirical formula (Chem.), an expression which gives the simple proportion of the constituents; as, the empirical formula of acetic acid is C2H4O2.
- Graphic formula, Rational formula (Chem.), an expression of the constitution, and in a limited sense of the structure, of a compound, by the grouping of its atoms or radicals; as, a rational formula of acetic acid is CH3.(C:O).OH; -- called also structural formula, constitutional formula, etc. See also the formula of Benzene nucleus, under Benzene.
- Molecular formula (Chem.), a formula indicating the supposed molecular constitution of a compound. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'formula'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- a priori truth,
- act,
- addend,
- antilogarithm,
- argument,
- axiom,
- base,
- bill,
- binomial,
- blueprint,
- brocard,
- bylaw,
- canon,
- ceremonial,
- ceremony,
- characteristic,
- code,
- coefficient,
- combination,
- commandment,
- complement,
- congruence,
- constant,
- convention,
- cosine,
- cotangent,
- criterion,
- cube,
- decimal,
- decree,
- denominator,
- derivative,
- determinant,
- dictate,
- dictation,
- dictum,
- difference,
- differential,
- directions,
- discriminate,
- dividend,
- divisor,
- duty,
- e,
- edict,
- enactment,
- equation,
- exponent,
- exponential,
- factor,
- form,
- form of worship,
- formality,
- formulary,
- function,
- general principle,
- golden rule,
- guideline,
- guiding principle,
- holy rite,
- i,
- imperative,
- increment,
- index,
- institution,
- instructions,
- integral,
- jus,
- law,
- law of nature,
- legislation,
- lex,
- liturgy,
- matrix,
- maxim,
- means,
- measure,
- method,
- minuend,
- mitzvah,
- MO,
- mode of worship,
- modus operandi,
- moral,
- multiple,
- multiplier,
- mystery,
- norm,
- norma,
- numerator,
- observance,
- office,
- order of nature,
- order of worship,
- ordinance,
- ordonnance,
- parameter,
- pattern,
- permutation,
- pi,
- polynomial,
- postulate,
- power,
- practice,
- prescribed form,
- prescript,
- prescription,
- principium,
- principle,
- procedure,
- Procrustean law,
- proposition,
- quaternion,
- quotient,
- radical,
- radix,
- receipt,
- recipe,
- reciprocal,
- regulation,
- remainder,
- rite,
- ritual,
- ritual observance,
- rituality,
- root,
- rubric,
- rule,
- ruling,
- sacrament,
- sacramental,
- secant,
- self-evident truth,
- service,
- set form,
- settled principle,
- sine,
- solemnity,
- standard,
- standing order,
- statute,
- submultiple,
- subtrahend,
- tangent,
- technique,
- tenet,
- tensor,
- theorem,
- truism,
- truth,
- universal law,
- universal truth,
- variable,
- vector,
- versine,
- way,
- working principle,
- working rule