formula plural
for·mu·la
The plural form of formula is formulas
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- noun plural formula 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 formula any fixed or conventional method for doing something: His mystery stories were written according to a popular formula. 1
- noun plural formula Mathematics. a rule or principle, frequently expressed in algebraic symbols. such a symbolic expression. 1
- noun plural formula Chemistry. an expression of the constituents of a compound by symbols and figures. Compare empirical formula, molecular formula, structural formula. 1
- noun plural formula a recipe or prescription: a new formula for currant wine. 1
- noun plural formula a special nutritive mixture, especially of milk, sugar, and water, in prescribed proportions for feeding a baby. 1
- noun plural formula a formal statement of religious doctrine. 1
- noun plural formula (initial capital letter) a set of specifications as to weight, engine displacement, fuel capacity, etc., for defining a class of racing cars (usually followed by a limiting numerical designation): Some races are open to Formula One cars. 1