adjective
- following a fixed pattern or formula; lacking originality or creativity
- containing or made up of mathematical or scientific formulas
Usage: technical
Examples
- The movie followed a formulaic plot with no surprises.
- Her speeches were criticized as being too formulaic and boring.
- The romance novel had a formulaic ending where the couple got married.
- The company’s formulaic approach to marketing wasn’t working anymore.
- The scientist presented formulaic expressions for the chemical reactions.
- His writing style became formulaic after years of following the same pattern.