FORMULA | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word FORMULA in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FORMULA with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Formula

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 17th century (in the sense ‘fixed form of words’): from Latin, diminutive of forma ‘shape, mould’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfɔːmjʊlə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols

Short Definition:

mathematical relationship in symbols

Examples:
  • the formula for the capacitance of a spherical capacitor
Definition:

a list of ingredients with which something is made

Short Definition:

list of ingredients

Examples:
  • a blend of fifteen whiskies compiled to a secret formula
Definition:

a method or procedure for achieving something

Short Definition:

method or procedure

Examples:
  • the forlorn hope of finding a peace formula
Definition:

a set form of words, especially one used in particular contexts or as a conventional usage

Short Definition:

set form of words

Examples:
  • polite formulas and stock phrases
  • a legal formula
Definition:

(usually followed by a numeral) a classification of racing car, especially by the engine capacity

Short Definition:

classification of racing car

Examples:
  • formula two

In Word Games

Scramble Word Scores

Words with Friends

✅ Available

Score: 15

SOWPODS

✅ Available

Score: 12

OTCWL

✅ Available

Score: 12

Word Game Tools

Wordle Solver Icon

Wordle Solver

Quordle Solver Icon

Quordle Solver

Octordle Solver Icon

Octordle Solver

Random Word Generator Icon

Random Word Generator

More Word Games

Quordle Answer Icon

Quordle

Octordle Answer Icon

Octordle

Contexto Answer Icon

Contexto

More Crosswords Games