formulaic

[/ˌfɔːrmjuˈleɪɪk/]

adjective

formulaico

1. Produced according to a formula; following a conventional or predictable pattern without originality

The movie followed a formulaic plot that we've seen a hundred times before.

O filme seguiu um enredo formulaico que já vimos centenas de vezes.

2. Consisting of or expressed in formulas; mechanical or routine

His formulaic response to the question showed he wasn't really thinking about it.

Sua resposta formulaica à pergunta mostrou que ele não estava realmente pensando sobre isso.

NYC Slang

by-the-book, cookie-cutter

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General Brazilian

formulaico

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

formulaico

Standard usage in Portugal

formulaic response - resposta automática/de rotina

formulaic approach - abordagem padronizada

formulaic writing - escrita sem originalidade

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