Formula

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

Definitions of formula

noun a method or procedure for achieving something

Example Sentences

A1 A formula for success in learning a new language is to practice regularly.

A2 She followed a simple formula for baking the perfect chocolate cake.

B1 The scientist developed a new formula for calculating the velocity of an object.

B2 The marketing team came up with a winning formula for their latest advertising campaign.

C1 The mathematician presented a complex formula to solve the problem.

C2 The chef's secret formula for creating the most delicious pasta sauce has been passed down for generations.

Examples of formula in a Sentence

formal The scientist derived a new formula to calculate the rate of chemical reaction.

informal I found this cool formula online that helps solve math problems quickly.

slang Dude, I've got the perfect formula for acing that test.

figurative There's no one-size-fits-all formula for success, you have to find what works for you.

Grammatical Forms of formula

• past tense: formulated
• plural: formulas
• comparative: more formulaic
• superlative: most formulaic
• present tense: formulates
• future tense: will formulate
• perfect tense: has formulated
• continuous tense: is formulating
• singular: formula
• positive degree: formulaic
• infinitive: to formulate
• gerund: formulating
• participle: formulated

Origin and Evolution of formula

First Known Use: 1630 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'formula' originated from the Latin word 'formula' which means a small form or mold.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a prescribed or set form, 'formula' has evolved to also mean a mathematical or chemical expression, a set of rules or principles, and a standard or accepted way of doing something.