C1 noun ニュートラル

formula

/ˈfɔːrmjələ/

A formula is a fixed set of symbols or rules that expresses a mathematical or chemical relationship or a specific method for achieving a desired result. In a broader sense, it refers to a conventionalized or standard way of doing or saying something.

例文

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1

I need to buy some more baby formula at the grocery store this evening.

I need to buy some more baby formula at the grocery store this evening.

2

The diplomat proposed a new formula for peace that addressed the concerns of both nations.

The diplomat proposed a new formula for peace that addressed the concerns of both nations.

3

There's no magic formula for getting rich quickly, despite what the ads say.

There's no magic formula for getting rich quickly, despite what the ads say.

語族

名詞
formula
Verb
formulate
副詞
formulaically
形容詞
formulaic
関連
formulation
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'form' in 'formula' as the set shape or mold that information must fit into to get an answer.

クイックテスト

The scientist spent years trying to develop a _____ for the new synthetic material.

正解!

正解は: formula

例文

1

I need to buy some more baby formula at the grocery store this evening.

everyday

I need to buy some more baby formula at the grocery store this evening.

2

The diplomat proposed a new formula for peace that addressed the concerns of both nations.

formal

The diplomat proposed a new formula for peace that addressed the concerns of both nations.

3

There's no magic formula for getting rich quickly, despite what the ads say.

informal

There's no magic formula for getting rich quickly, despite what the ads say.

4

The students were asked to derive the formula for calculating the area of a sphere.

academic

The students were asked to derive the formula for calculating the area of a sphere.

5

The company’s business formula focuses on high-volume sales with low profit margins.

business

The company’s business formula focuses on high-volume sales with low profit margins.

語族

名詞
formula
Verb
formulate
副詞
formulaically
形容詞
formulaic
関連
formulation

よく使う組み合わせ

mathematical formula a rule expressed using mathematical symbols
chemical formula a set of symbols showing the elements in a compound
winning formula a successful method of doing something
secret formula a confidential method or set of ingredients
infant formula a food substitute for breast milk

よく使うフレーズ

a magic formula

a simple solution to a complex problem

formula for success

a strategy that leads to a positive outcome

formulaic response

a predictable or unoriginal reply

よく混同される語

formula vs form

A 'form' is the shape or a document to be filled, while a 'formula' is a rule or method.

formula vs recipe

A 'recipe' is specifically for cooking, whereas 'formula' is used for science, math, or abstract methods.

📝

使い方のコツ

In technical writing (science and math), the plural 'formulae' is often used, whereas 'formulas' is more common in everyday English and business contexts.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'formula' when they simply mean 'way' or 'plan' in contexts where it doesn't sound natural. It implies a rigid, reproducible set of steps.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'form' in 'formula' as the set shape or mold that information must fit into to get an answer.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'formula', which is the diminutive of 'forma' (meaning shape or mold).

文法パターン

Countable noun Standard plural: formulas Scientific plural: formulae
🌍

文化的な背景

In the US, 'formula' is the standard term for manufactured breast milk substitute, whereas 'milk powder' might be used elsewhere.

クイックテスト

The scientist spent years trying to develop a _____ for the new synthetic material.

正解!

正解は: formula

関連単語

intervolive

C1

To wind, twist, or roll together in an intricate or complex manner. It refers to the physical or metaphorical act of intertwining multiple elements so they become a single, complex unit.

intratendion

C1

Pertaining to the interior or internal structure of a tendon. It is most commonly used in clinical medicine and radiology to describe injuries, injections, or structural changes located specifically within the tendon fibers rather than on the surface.

bigeoent

C1

A bigeoent refers to a biological entity or organism whose existence and physical characteristics are fundamentally intertwined with a specific geographic environment. It is a technical term used in ecology to describe species that are strictly endemic to a particular landform or geological structure.

untangous

C1

Describing something that is naturally free from knots, complications, or intricate twists. It can refer to physical objects that do not entangle easily or abstract concepts that are remarkably clear and straightforward.

recelerine

C1

Characterized by a secretive or concealing nature, specifically relating to the act of harboring or hiding something illicit or private. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe spaces, behaviors, or objects that are intentionally obscured from sight.

hyperlocate

C1

Describing something that is targeted, positioned, or tracked with extreme geographic precision, typically within a very small area like a specific building or street corner. It is most commonly used in digital marketing and logistics to describe services that react to a user's exact micro-location.

encival

C1

To formally document or incorporate something into a civic, legal, or historical record. It specifically refers to the act of ensuring a concept or event is preserved within the official administrative framework of a society.

deequacy

C1

To systematically reduce the quality, sufficiency, or effectiveness of a system or process until it falls below required standards. It involves the intentional or incidental degradation of adequacy within a specific functional framework.

cojunctic

C1

A cojunctic is a specific constituent part or an individual element within a linked logical set or complex structure. In technical contexts, it refers to one of several items that are joined together to form a functional or logical whole.

homothermty

C1

Homothermty (more commonly known as homeothermy) refers to the physiological condition of maintaining a stable internal body temperature regardless of the external environment. This process allows organisms to remain active in a wide range of temperatures by using internal metabolic heat.

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