formula

Symbolic expression system

A formula is a fixed form of words used for a specific purpose—a ritual phrase, a legal statement, a mathematical expression.

In math and science, formulas express relationships between quantities: the formula for calculating velocity.

A formula can also be a recipe or method: a formula for success, baby formula.

The word often implies something mechanical or unoriginal: The movie follows a predictable formula.

Plural: formulas or formulae.

recipe

ingredients

Parts of a mixture

secret · blend · concoction · method · ratio · measurements · technique · proprietary · combination · perfume

mathematical

equation

Mathematical equality assertion

polynomial · quadratic · algebraic · function · theorem · proof · derivative · integral · calculus · trigonometric

infant

baby

Very young child

milk · powdered · nursery · newborn · weaning · lactose-free · soy · mixing · sterilizing · nipple

chemical

compound

Combined into one

molecular · empirical · reaction · bond · atom · valence · stoichiometry · notation · H2O · NaCl

blueprint

plan

Detailed proposal for achieving

template · approach · framework · prescription · guideline · procedure · protocol · scheme · model · pattern

racing

F1

Elite open-wheel racing

McLaren · Mercedes · Red Bull · pit stop · constructor · championship · Monaco · qualifying · podium · grid

Categories
Opposites
fixed method vs. spontaneous approach

formulaimprovisation

Spontaneous, unplanned creation

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

solution vs. problem

formulaproblem

Matter requiring resolution

question · dilemma · puzzle · challenge · enigma

structure vs. chaos

formulachaos

Complete disorder and confusion

disorder · randomness · formlessness · disarray · irregularity

Phrases
Family

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

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G