Formula: meaning, definitions and examples
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formula
[ ˈfɔːmjʊlə ]
mathematics
A mathematical expression that represents a rule or law. It consists of symbols, numbers, and operators such as +, -, *, /.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The formula for calculating the area of a circle is A = πr².
- The quadratic formula is used to solve equations of the form ax² + bx + c = 0.
chemistry
A symbolic representation of a chemical compound showing the elements and their ratios. It provides information about the composition of the compound.
Synonyms
chemical notation, molecular formula
Examples of usage
- The chemical formula for water is H2O.
- NaCl is the formula for table salt.
Translations
Translations of the word "formula" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fórmula
🇮🇳 सूत्र (sootra)
🇩🇪 Formel
🇮🇩 rumus
🇺🇦 формула
🇵🇱 formuła
🇯🇵 式 (shiki)
🇫🇷 formule
🇪🇸 fórmula
🇹🇷 formül
🇰🇷 공식 (gongsik)
🇸🇦 صيغة (ṣīgha)
🇨🇿 vzorec
🇸🇰 vzorec
🇨🇳 公式 (gōngshì)
🇸🇮 formula
🇮🇸 formúla
🇰🇿 формула
🇬🇪 ფორმულა (pormula)
🇦🇿 formula
🇲🇽 fórmula
Word origin
The word 'formula' originates from the Latin word 'formula' meaning 'a small pattern'. It was first used in English in the 1630s to refer to a prescribed set form of words for use in a ceremony or procedure. Over time, the term evolved to encompass mathematical expressions, chemical representations, and general instructions for achieving specific results.