formula
/ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/
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Also seen as: formulas · formulae
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bất kỳ quy tắc toán học nào được biểu thị bằng ký hiệu
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Noun
Examples
x=(-b±√)/(2a) is a formula for finding the roots of the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.
Noun
Examples
H₂O is the formula for water.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “formula” mean?
Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
Is “formula” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.