noun

formula

Translation

formula, equation, recipe, method

He knows the chemical formula for water.

There is no magic formula for success.

The baby drinks a special formula.

((the formula for sth.)) a rule or method for doing something. What is the formula for the area of a circle?

((a formula for -ing)) a method or recipe for achieving something. They found a formula for winning every game.

Synonyms: equation, rule, recipe, method

From Latin 'formula', a diminutive of 'forma' (form, shape). It literally means 'a little form', referring to a set rule or recipe.

A 'formula' is a small, set 'form' or rule you follow, like in math or for making baby milk.