Formulaicness

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    the state or condition of being formulaic; following a formula or predictable pattern uncountable

    ""In medieval literary studies the discussion of "transitional texts" has referred particularly to the pervading formulaicness of vernacular poetry.""

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""In medieval literary studies the discussion of "transitional texts" has referred particularly to the pervading formulaicness of vernacular poetry.""

Etymology

From formulaic + -ness.

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