formula
Translation
formula, equation, recipe, infant milk
Examples
He knows the chemical formula for water.
He knows the chemical formula for water.
The company has a secret formula for its sauce.
The company has a secret formula for its sauce.
The baby drinks formula from a bottle.
The baby drinks formula from a bottle.
Grammar Patterns
((the formula for sth.)) the rule or method for (sth.) What is the formula for the area of a circle?
Similar Words
Synonyms: equation, recipe, rule
Etymology
From Latin 'formula', a diminutive of 'forma' (form), meaning 'a little form, a rule'.
Memory Tips
Think of a mathematical formula like E=mc², or a recipe, which is a formula for a dish. It's a small, set 'form'.