What does formulaic mean?

Definitions for formulaic
ˌfɔr myəˈleɪ ɪkfor·mu·la·ic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. formulaicadjective

    characterized by or in accordance with some formula

Wiktionary

  1. formulaicadjective

    Closely following a formula or predictable pattern; imitative, not original.

    That TV series has become awfully formulaic in the last couple of seasons.

Wikipedia

  1. formulaic

    In popular culture, formula fiction is literature in which the storylines and plots have been reused to the extent that the narratives are predictable. It is similar to genre fiction, which identifies a number of specific settings that are frequently reused. The label of formula fiction is used in literary criticism as a mild pejorative to imply lack of originality.

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  1. formulaic

    Formulaic refers to something created or done in a traditional, predictable, or overused manner, following a set pattern or method, rather than being creative or original. It is often used to describe works of art, literature, music, or even certain behaviors or actions that strictly adhere to established rules or conventions.

Anagrams for formulaic »

  1. fumarolic

  2. cauliform

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of formulaic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of formulaic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of formulaic in a Sentence

  1. Randal Quarles:

    I think that one of the main issues with CRA is that it has become formulaic over the years, i'd like to take CRA off of autopilot mode.

  2. Chief Executive Bryan Stockton:

    We may have been a little bashful to push on the creative side, we need to push ourselves a little further, let ourselves be a little freer, a little less formulaic.

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