What is another word for formulaic?
Pronunciation:
[ fˌɔːmjʊlˈe͡ɪɪk], [ fˌɔːmjʊlˈeɪɪk], [ f_ˌɔː_m_j_ʊ_l_ˈeɪ_ɪ_k]
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Synonyms for Formulaic:
adj.
• all (adjective) • garden-variety (adjective) • Other relevant words: (adjective) • unremarkable (adjective)n.
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- uninteresting,
- usual,
- unexciting,
- common,
- humdrum,
- run-of-the-mill,
- tedious,
- average,
- good,
- undistinguished,
- garden,
- dull,
- ordinary,
- standard,
- boring,
- mind-numbing,
- dreary,
- plain,
- indifferent,
- commonplace,
- routine,
- trivial,
- uninspired,
- mediocre,
- stock.
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• Other relevant words (noun):- predictable,
- canned,
- derivative,
- pithy,
- musty,
- fixed,
- rigid,
- stiff,
- systematic,
- pointed,
- frivolous,
- crisp,
- stale,
- unbending,
- little,
- normal,
- stately,
- small,
- imitative,
- terse,
- mimetic,
- aphoristic,
- mimic,
- threadbare,
- Emulative,
- prescribed,
- formal,
- established,
- antique,
- middling,
- trifling,
- ceremonial,
- ineffective,
- gnomic,
- succinct,
- ritual,
- limited,
- punctilious,
- pro forma,
- unchanging,
- pedestrian,
- inflexible,
- obsolete,
- apish,
- corny,
- strict,
- slavish,
- stilted,
- customary,
- set,
- Starched,
- proverbial,
- platitudinous,
- mechanical,
- official,
- confining,
- exacting,
- epigonic,
- ancient,
- stereotypical,
- insignificant,
- sententious,
- prosaic,
- stereotypic,
- straight,
- unoriginal,
- banal,
- everyday,
- tired,
- solemn,
- ritualistic,
- trite,
- pungent,
- old,
- methodical,
- regular,
- proper,
- straitened,
- hackneyed,
- axiomatic,
- antiquated,
- square,
- orderly,
- orthodox,
- correct.
How to use "Formulaic" in context?
Formulaic writing is characterized by a linear structure and a lack of creativity. This can be a problem when trying to write for an audience that is not familiar with the format. To compensate, writers often rely on cliches, which can come across as formulaic or awkward.
Consider the following sentence: The bird perched on the limb. This might be an example of an everyday phrase that could be seen as being formulaic. It has the same structure, sentence after sentence, without variation. This type of writing can be boring and mundane, and can alienate readers.
Paraphrases for Formulaic:
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Adjective
formalistic.
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