🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

fórmula

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈfoʁ.mu.la

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Formula/ˈfɔːr.mjʊ.lə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A fórmula para calcular a área de um círculo é πr²."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols.

    "The formula for the area of a circle is πr²."
  2. 2

    A prescribed method for achieving something.

    "The recipe provided a formula for making the perfect cake."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'formula' originates from the Latin 'formula', meaning 'a small form or shape', which is a diminutive of 'forma', meaning 'form'. It entered English in the late 14th century, evolving to encompass mathematical, scientific, and general usage in describing a set method or procedure.

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