English Explanatory Dictionary

formulaic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Closely following a formula or predictable pattern, as:
  2. Conventionalized.
  3. Imitative; unoriginal; trite.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɔɹmjəˈleɪ.ɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-formulaic.wav

Word forms

formulaic more formulaic most formulaic

Etymology

From formula + -ic.

Related words

formula

Derived words

formulaically formulaicity formulaicness nonformulaic unformulaic
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