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formulaic
(for¦mu|la¦ic)
Pronunciation:
/ˌfɔːmjʊˈleɪɪk/
adjective
constituting or containing a set form of words:
formulaic expressions such as ‘Once upon a time’
produced in accordance with a mechanically followed rule or style:
formulaic, disposable pop
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formulaically
adverb
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