GLOSSARY

formula

US: /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
UK: /ˈfɔːmjələ/
US
UK
Definition: a mathematical relationship or rule
Translation: fórmula
Difficulty: Medium

Examples

ExampleUse the formula to calculate.
Chemical formula.
Standard formula.
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Word Family

formulaenoun
formulasnoun
formulateverb
formulatedverb
formulatesverb
formulatingverb
formulationnoun
formulationsnoun

Synonyms

equation
rule
method

Antonyms

Collocations

mathematical formulaMathematical formula solves.Math
chemical formulaChemical formula represents.Chemistry
derive a formulaDerive a formula from data.Math
apply the formulaApply the formula correctly.General
standard formulaStandard formula used.General

Cultural Aspects

Science academiaIn science academia, "formula" for equations (e.g., in US physics texts).

Academic Uses

MathMath formula.The formula is E=mc².
ChemistryChemical formula.Water's formula is H2O.

Portuguese Comparisons

fórmulaPT "fórmula" is direct; in EN, it's for math—use "receita" for recipe.EN: Simple formula. PT: Fórmula simples (direct).

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