'Recipe' definitions:
Definition of 'Recipe'
From: GCIDE
- Recipe \Rec"i*pe\ (r[e^]s"[i^]*p[-e]), n.; pl. Recipes (r[e^]s"[i^]*p[=e]z). [L., imperative of recipere to take back, take in, receive. See Receive.] A formulary or prescription for making some combination, mixture, or preparation of materials; a receipt. [1913 Webster]
- 2. a prescription for medicine. [archaic] [1913 Webster]
- 2. a prescription for medicine. [archaic] [1913 Webster]
- 3. a set of directions for preparing food from its ingredients. [PJC]
- 4. a method or procedure for accomplishing a goal by defined steps; -- implying a high probability of achieving the goal; as, a recipe for success. Also used in a negative sense, as, a recipe for disaster. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'recipe'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aid,
- alterative,
- analeptic,
- approach,
- assistance,
- balm,
- balsam,
- corrective,
- cure,
- form,
- formula,
- formulary,
- healing agent,
- healing quality,
- help,
- means,
- method,
- MO,
- modus operandi,
- plan,
- prescription,
- procedure,
- receipt,
- relief,
- remedial measure,
- remedy,
- restorative,
- sovereign remedy,
- specific,
- specific remedy,
- succor,
- system,
- technique,
- way