1. A standardized, templated, or conventional answer that follows a predictable pattern and lacks originality or personalization
When asked about his feelings, he gave a formulaic response about being grateful for the opportunity.
Quando perguntado sobre seus sentimentos, ele deu uma resposta formulaica sobre estar grato pela oportunidade.
2. An automatic or mechanical reply that shows little thought or customization to the specific situation
The customer service representative's formulaic response did not address the customer's specific complaint.
A resposta formulaica do representante de atendimento ao cliente não abordou a reclamação específica do cliente.