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Definition of Formula

1. Noun. A group of symbols that make a mathematical statement.

2. Noun. Directions for making something.

3. Noun. A conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle.

4. Noun. A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements.

5. Noun. Something regarded as a normative example. "His formula for impressing visitors"

6. Noun. A liquid food for infants.

7. Noun. (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems. "He gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials"

Definition of Formula

1. n. A prescribed or set form; an established rule; a fixed or conventional method in which anything is to be done, arranged, or said.

Definition of Formula

1. an exact method for doing something [n -LAS or -LAE]

Medical Definition of Formula

1. Origin: L, dim. Of forma form, model. SeeForm. 1. A prescribed or set form; an established rule; a fixed or conventional method in which anything is to be done, arranged, or said. 2. A written confession of faith; a formal statement of foctrines. 3. A rule or principle expressed in algebraic language; as, the binominal formula. 4. A prescription or recipe for the preparation of a medicinal compound. 5. A symbolic expression (by means of letters, figures, etc) of the constituents or constitution of a compound. Chemical formulae 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. Empirical formula, a formula indicating the supposed molecular constitution of a compound. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Formula

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