Formula Definition

formula
noun
  1. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
  2. directions for making something
  3. a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle
  4. a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements
  5. something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"
  6. a liquid food for infants
  7. (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems; "he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"; "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials"

"Formula" in song lyrics

See how formula is used in real songs:

  • "When they extract my formula"
    Apani B-Fly Emcee f/ Lyric, Helixx C. Armageddon, Ayana Soyini, — Estragen
  • "Your hands'll never touch my Bad Boy formula"
    Black Rob f/ Puff Daddy — PD World Tour
  • "As he spin it when it comes to the formula"
    Buckshot & 9th Wonder — Chemistry 101

Usage tips for "formula"

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