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formla

Formla is not a standard term in English-language reference works. It is most commonly encountered as a misspelling or typographical variant of formula, a word that originates from Latin formula. In many cases, formla results from dropping the letter ā€œuā€ in formula during typing or autocorrect.

In branding and fiction, Formla may appear as a proper noun, used as a stylized name for

In technical writing, formla should be corrected to formula to avoid confusion. If a writer intends a

Etymology and related terms: The standard form is formula, from Latin formula meaning a rule or method.

products,
projects,
or
fictional
organizations.
When
used
this
way,
it
is
usually
capitalized
or
presented
in
a
distinctive
font
to
distinguish
it
from
the
common
noun.
As
with
other
neologisms
or
branded
spellings,
its
meaning
is
defined
by
the
context
in
which
it
appears.
new
coinage,
a
clear
definition
should
accompany
it
to
prevent
ambiguity
about
its
intended
meaning
or
usage.
readers
should
rely
on
the
surrounding
text
to
infer
any
specialized
sense.
Related
terms
include
formulation,
formulate,
and
formulary.
Formla,
when
encountered,
is
typically
treated
as
a
nonstandard
variant
unless
explicitly
defined
by
a
text
or
brand.
See
also
formula,
formulary,
formulation,
formulate.