adjective
Following a fixed pattern and lacking originality.
The film had a formulaic plot.
Good to know
It often suggests that something is not very original.
Common phrases & grammar
formulaic plot · formulaic response
American English
How to pronounce formulaic
adjectiveC1
formyuhLAYihk
/ˌfɔɹ.mjəˈleɪ.ɪk̚/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Following a fixed pattern and lacking originality.
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