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formulae

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjəˌlaɪ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A mathematical expression or rule for solving a problem

    - "The quadratic formula is a formula for finding the solutions to a quadratic equation."
    - "In chemistry, a balanced chemical equation is a formula that shows the reactants and products in their correct proportions."
Synonyms

chemical formula , mathematical formula , baby formula , formula
Rhymes
Words rhyming with formulae
rhythm , formulae , formula , mellifluous , infallible , jubilee
Homonyms
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  1. formula () : A set of directions or instructions

  2. formula () : A type of container or mold

Homophones
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  1. formula (es) : formula, recipe

  2. formula (it) : formula, scheme

Variants
List of all variants of formulae that leads to same result
formula , formulae , formulas , Stirling's formula , Stirling's formulae , Stirling's formulas
Forms
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formulae, formulas

Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'formula' meaning 'rule' or 'model'

Trivia
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  1. The quadratic formula was discovered by the mathematician Cardano in the 16th century.

  2. The Pythagorean theorem was discovered around 500 BC by the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras.

Related Concepts
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  1. equation: An equation is a statement that two mathematical expressions are equal.

  2. variable: A variable is a symbol that represents a value that can change.

Culture
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In mathematics, formulae are used to solve complex problems and have been a fundamental tool since ancient times. In science, formulae are used to describe physical phenomena and relationships between variables.

How to Memorize "formulae"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a mathematical equation as a puzzle that needs to be solved.
    - Visualize the steps involved in deriving a formula.

  2. associate

    - Associate the quadratic formula with the quadratic equation.
    - Associate the Pythagorean theorem with the right triangle.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym PEMDAS to remember the order of operations in mathematics.
    - Use the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' to remember the order of the planets in our solar system.

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