formula in All languages combined

IPA: /ˈfɔr.mjə.lə/ [US], /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ [UK] Audio: en-uk-formula.ogg [UK] Forms: formula, formulas or formulae [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{noun|3=formulae}} [POS TABLE]

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        "Singular"
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    },
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  "lang_code": "en",
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  "senses": [
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        {
          "text": "There is no formula for making profit, yet many business people think there is."
        },
        {
          "text": "The formula for converting from kilograms to pounds is xkg×2.2"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "A formula is a way to do something or solve a problem that does not change much."
      ],
      "id": "simple-formula-en-noun-1fKwLkDB"
    },
    {
      "glosses": [
        "Infant formula is a powder that you mix with water to make a drink for babies."
      ],
      "id": "simple-formula-en-noun-MU16MTNX"
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  "pos": "noun",
  "senses": [
    {
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        {
          "text": "There is no formula for making profit, yet many business people think there is."
        },
        {
          "text": "The formula for converting from kilograms to pounds is xkg×2.2"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "A formula is a way to do something or solve a problem that does not change much."
      ]
    },
    {
      "glosses": [
        "Infant formula is a powder that you mix with water to make a drink for babies."
      ]
    }
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"formula" meaning in All languages combined

Noun [English]