1. A predetermined, standardized approach or plan that follows established patterns or templates rather than being innovative or customized
The company relied on a formulaic strategy for marketing that had become outdated.
A empresa confiava em uma estratégia formulaica de marketing que se tornou obsoleta.
2. In linguistics and language learning, the use of memorized phrases or fixed expressions rather than generative language production
Students often resort to formulaic strategies when they lack vocabulary for spontaneous speech.
Os alunos frequentemente recorrem a estratégias formulaicas quando carecem de vocabulário para fala espontânea.