Topic: BABIES
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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | 'small form', from forma; FORM1 |
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for‧mu‧la W3
plural formulas or formulae
plural formulas or formulae1 [singular] a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or to make sure that something is successful : 
We're still searching for a peace formula.There is no magic formula (=a method that is certain to be successful) that will transform sorrow into happiness.
We're still searching for a peace formula.There is no magic formula (=a method that is certain to be successful) that will transform sorrow into happiness.2 [countable]HM a series of numbers or letters that represent a mathematical or scientific rule : the formula for calculating distance Sugar is represented by the simple formula CHO.
the formula for calculating distanceSugar is represented by the simple formula CHO.3 [countable]HC a list of the substances used to make a medicine, fuel, drink etc, showing the amounts of each substance that should be used : Our products are handmade from traditional formulas.
Our products are handmade from traditional formulas.4 a type of car racing, in which the different types are based on the size of the cars' engines : a Formula One car
Formula One/Two/Three etc
TTCDSOa Formula One car5 [uncountable]DHB a type of liquid food for babies that is similar to a woman's breast milk
6 [countable] a fixed and familiar series of words that seems meaningless or insincere : a speech full of the usual formulas and clichés
a speech full of the usual formulas and clichés
