formulaic — containing or made up of formulas; lacking originality or being produced according to a routine formula
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: containing or made up of formulas; lacking originality or being produced according to a routine formula
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrˈmjuːleɪɪk/
Korean meaning: 공식적인, 상투적인, 틀에 박힌
Korean pronunciation: 포**뮬**레익
Example Sentences
- The pop singer's formulaic ballads all sound the same after a while.
- My grandmother's formulaic advice for everything is 'drink more water and get some sleep.'
- The detective novel avoided formulaic endings and surprised readers with an unexpected twist.
formulaic
ADJECTIVE//fɔːrˈmjuːleɪɪk//
containing or made up of formulas; lacking originality or being produced according to a routine formula
a lead animator sits at his desk mechanically drawing the same character pose over and over again. He follows a step-by-step template chart pinned to his workspace, copying each movement exactly. His assistant nearby also draws identical characters using the same reference sheet. Both artists work without creativity, simply following the predetermined formula. Other animators in the background repeat similar motions at their own desks. The workspace is filled with identical character sketches scattered everywhere. creative work being produced according to a routine formula, lacking any originality
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From Latin 'formula' meaning 'small form' or 'set form', originally a diminutive of 'forma' (shape, form). The adjective suffix '-ic' was added to describe something that follows a fixed pattern or formula.
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“The pop singer's formulaic ballads all sound the same after a while.”
“My grandmother's formulaic advice for everything is 'drink more water and get some sleep.'”
“The detective novel avoided formulaic endings and surprised readers with an unexpected twist.”
“His formulaic pickup lines haven't worked since the 1980s, but he keeps trying them.”
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