Formula

Grand prix category

A formula is a fixed form of words or symbols used for a specific purpose.

In science and math, formulas express relationships: the formula for calculating velocity, a chemical formula.

In everyday use, formula suggests a reliable method or recipe: the formula for success, a winning formula.

Baby formula is manufactured milk substitute.

The plural is formulas or formulae.

Something formulaic follows a predictable pattern, often implying lack of originality.

mathematical

equation

Mathematical equality assertion

algebraic · quadratic · polynomial · coefficient · solution · theorem · derivative · integral · notation · proof

chemical

compound

Combined into one

synthesis · structural · molecular · bond · catalyst · reagent · composition · valence · organic · inorganic

success

secret

Concealed information

  • winningAchieving victory
  • recipeCooking preparation instructions
  • keyLock-opening device

blueprint · magic · proven · guaranteed · trick · strategy · hack · shortcut · path · route

method

procedure

Prescribed sequence of actions

technique · blueprint · template · strategy · protocol · guideline · framework · scheme · model · pattern

recipe

ingredient

Element in a mixture

proportion · ratio · concoction · batch · measure · combination · secret · proprietary · dosage · dilution

infant

milk

Mammalian nursing fluid

powdered · nutrition · lactose · soy · hypoallergenic · nursing · weaning · supplement · fortified · organic

racing

car

Wheeled motor vehicle

championship · Ferrari · McLaren · Mercedes · circuit · podium · qualifying · lap · grid · aerodynamic

Opposites
systematization

Formulaimprovisation

Spontaneous, unplanned creation

spontaneity · ad-libbing · winging it · freestyle · intuition

originality

Formulaoriginality

Novel creative quality

innovation · novelty · creativity · uniqueness · experimentation

rigidity

Formulaflexibility

Ability to adapt easily

adaptability · guideline · suggestion · approximation · rule of thumb

Phrases
Family

formulaic, formulas, formulae, formulate, formulated, formulating, formulation, reformulate, reformulated

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G