formulaic
pronunciation
How to pronounce formulaic in British English:
UK [ˌfɔ:mjuˈleɪɪk]
How to pronounce formulaic in American English:
US [ˌfɔrmjuˈleɪɪk]
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- Adjective:
- characterized by or in accordance with some formula
Word Origin
- formulaic (adj.)
- 1845, from formula + -ic.
Example
- 1. Sensationalism , dirt , and the ease of formulaic talking points always beckon .
- 2. Abc once added song and dance to an otherwise formulaic cop drama , " cop rock " .
- 3. Ned davis research reports that they have found no formulaic way of predicting which industry or sector will be the next market leader .
- 4. So far , sony 's response to its big data breach has been wearyingly formulaic : limited initial disclosures , a host of clarifications and a ritualistic apology .
- 5. The formulaic simplicity of producing a harlem shake video has obvious appeal in a country that , by its own admission , struggles with creativity .