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Definitions of formulae word

noun plural formulae a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion. 1
noun plural formulae any fixed or conventional method for doing something: His mystery stories were written according to a popular formula. 1
noun plural formulae Mathematics. a rule or principle, frequently expressed in algebraic symbols. such a symbolic expression. 1
noun plural formulae Chemistry. an expression of the constituents of a compound by symbols and figures. Compare empirical formula, molecular formula, structural formula. 1
noun plural formulae a recipe or prescription: a new formula for currant wine. 1
noun plural formulae a special nutritive mixture, especially of milk, sugar, and water, in prescribed proportions for feeding a baby. 1

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

1575-85; < Latin: register, form, rule. See form, -ule

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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