formulaic

English

Etymology

From formula +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌfɔɹmjəˈleɪ.ɪk/
• Rhymes: -eɪɪk

Adjective

formulaic (comparative more formulaic, superlative most formulaic)

1. Closely following a formula or predictable pattern, as:
   1. Conventionalized.

      a formulaic greeting

   2. Imitative; unoriginal; trite.

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

Derived terms

• formulaically
• formulaicity
• formulaicness

Related terms

• formula

Anagrams

• cauliform, fumarolic