FORMULA

Meaning

Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Learned borrowing from Latin fōrmula (“a small pattern or mold, form, rule, principle, method, formula”), diminutive of forma (“a form”). See form.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

• 2025-10-30RAFLMOU
• 2023-12-19AFURMLO