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Definition of formulaic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

formulaic

adjective

/ˌfɔːmjuˈleɪɪk/

/ˌfɔːrmjuˈleɪɪk/

(formal)

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made up of fixed patterns of words or ideas
- Traditional stories make use of formulaic expressions like ‘Once upon a time…’.
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