What does "formulaic" mean?

Closely following a formula or predictable pattern, as:; Conventionalized.

How do you pronounce "formulaic"?

Pronounced //ˌfɔɹmjəˈleɪ.ɪk//.

Common synonyms include: algorithmic, algorithmic languages, algorithmic rigidity, aphoristic, axiomatic, boilerplate.

/ˌfɔɹmjəˈleɪ.ɪk/ adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Adjective

1
Closely following a formula or predictable pattern, as:; Conventionalized.
"a formulaic greeting"
2
Closely following a formula or predictable pattern, as:; Imitative; unoriginal; trite.
"That TV series has become awfully formulaic in the last couple of seasons."

Adjective

"His way of thinking is formulaic."

From formula + -ic.