formulas

Meanings

• noun

  A collection of instructions or procedures to be carried out in a definite order.

  - "The formula for baking a cake includes mixing flour, sugar, and eggs."
  - "The chemical formula for water is H2O."

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Synonyms

chemical formula , mathematical formula , baby formula , formula

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Variants

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formula , formulae , formulas , empirical formula , empirical formulas , molecular formula , molecular formulas , quadratic formula , quadratic formulas , Stirling's formula , Stirling's formulae , Stirling's formulas , structural formula , structural formulas

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Etymology

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The term 'formula' comes from the Latin word 'formula,' meaning 'a model' or 'a pattern.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first known use of the term 'formula' in English was in the 15th century?

2. Formulas have been used since ancient times. The Pythagorean theorem, which describes the relationship between the sides of a right triangle, is one of the oldest known formulas.

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Related Concepts

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1. equation: An equation is a statement that two expressions are equal. A formula can be considered a more complex form of an equation, as it may include multiple steps or operations.

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Culture

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In mathematics and science, formulas are used to represent relationships between different quantities. They are essential in solving complex problems and making predictions.

How to Memorize "formulas"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a formula, try representing it as a flowchart or a series of steps. Break it down into smaller parts and imagine each part completing its task before moving on to the next.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the formula with a memorable story or acronym. For example, the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition, and Subtraction) can help remember the order of operations in mathematics.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or sentence using the first letter of each word in the formula. For example, for the quadratic formula x = -b ± √(b² - 4ac)/2a, the mnemonic 'Buns Are Nice And Plenty' (B², a, N, A, P, ±, √, 2, a, C, H, 2) can help remember the order of the terms.

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