| Main Entry: | formula |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | set preparation; rule, recipe |
Synonyms: |
blueprint, canon, code, credo, creed, custom, description, direction, equation, form, formulary, maxim, method, modus operandi, precept, prescription, principle, procedure, rite, ritual, rote, rubric, specifications, theorem, way |
| Main Entry: | balm |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | oily substance |
Synonyms: |
analgesic, application, balsam, cerate, compound, cream, demulcent, dressing, embrocation, emollient, formula, lotion, medicine, ointment, potion, poultice, preparation, prescription, salve, soother, soothing agent, unction, unguent |
| Main Entry: | canon |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | rule, edict |
Synonyms: |
assize, catalogue, command, commandment, criterion, declaration, decree, decretum, dictate, doctrine, dogma, formula, law, list, maxim, order, ordinance, precept, principle, regulation, roll, screed, standard, statute, table, tenet, touchstone, yardstick |
| Notes: | a cannon is a large mounted artillery gun or a large artillery gun that is on wheels that fires heavy projectiles while a canon is an ecclesiastical law or code of laws established by a church council or a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter |
| Main Entry: | discovery |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | treasure; invention |
Synonyms: |
algorithm, bonanza*, breakthrough, conclusion, contrivance, coup, data, design, device, find, finding, formula, godsend, innovation, law, luck, luck out, machine, method, principle, process, result, secret, theorem, way |
Antonyms: |
loss |
| Main Entry: | fashion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | attitude, manner |
Synonyms: |
convention, custom, demeanor, device, etiquette, form, formality, formula, guise, method, mode, modus operandi, mores, observance, order, practice, precedent, prescription, prevalence, procedure, sort, style, system, technique, tendency, tone, trend, usage, vein, vogue, way |
| Main Entry: | format |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | layout, plan |
Synonyms: |
arrangement, composition, configuration, dimensions, figure, form, formation, formula, look, makeup, pattern, scheme, setup, shape, size |
| Main Entry: | incantation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | spell, magic |
Synonyms: |
abracadabra, ala kazam, bewitchment, black magic, chant, charm, conjuration, conjuring, enchantment, formula, hex, hocus-pocus, hoodoo, hymn, invocation, mumbo-jumbo, necromancy, open sesame, rune, sorcery, voodoo, witchcraft, wizardry |
| Main Entry: | index |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | indication |
Synonyms: |
basis, clue, evidence, formula, guide, hand, indicant, indication, indicator, indicia, mark, model, needle, pointer, ratio, rule, sign, significant, symbol, symptom, token |
| Main Entry: | law |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | standard, principle of behavior |
Synonyms: |
assumption, axiom, base, canon, cause, criterion, exigency, formula, foundation, fundamental, generalization, ground, guide, maxim, origin, postulate, precept, principium, proposal, proposition, reason, regulation, rule, source, theorem, truth, usage |
Antonyms: |
transgression, violation |
| Main Entry: | liturgy |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | worship, ceremony |
Synonyms: |
celebration, ceremonial, form, formality, formula, observance, rite, ritual, sacrament, service, services |