1. People who adhere strictly to formulas, rules, or established procedures; those who prioritize form over substance.
Usage: Plural of formulist; Often used in academic or professional contexts to describe rigid adherence to methodology
2. In mathematics and logic, practitioners or specialists who work with formal systems and symbolic formulas.
Usage: Technical usage; More common in academic philosophy and mathematics

Examples

• The formulists on the committee insisted that every proposal follow the exact template, regardless of its merits.
• Critics argued that the formulists were more concerned with procedure than with achieving actual results.
• Some formulists in mathematics believe that all mathematical truths can be derived from formal axioms.
• The formulists rejected the innovative approach because it deviated from established protocols.
• In legal practice, formulists tend to rely heavily on precedent and standardized language.
• The debate pitted formulists against those who favored a more flexible, context-sensitive approach.