Meaning
formula
In a sentence
Non ricordo la formula di matematica.
I don't remember the math formula.
Hai già provato questa formula di shampoo?
Have you already tried this shampoo formula?
Il medico ha cambiato la formula del farmaco.
The doctor changed the formula of the medicine.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| formula | feminine · singular |
| formule | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use formula for a mathematical, chemical, or fixed verbal formula; use ricetta for a recipe and modulo for a form to fill out.
- In everyday Italian, formula often sounds formal or technical, especially in business, law, advertising, and science.
- For product names, formula can mean a specific composition: nuova formula, formula concentrata. English speakers may overuse it for any method or plan.