Formulaic vs Nonformulaic - What's the difference?

formulaic | nonformulaic |


As adjectives the difference between formulaic and nonformulaic

is that formulaic is closely following a formula or predictable pattern; imitative, not original while nonformulaic is not formulaic; original.

Other Comparisons: What's the difference?

formulaic

English

Adjective

(head)
  • Closely following a formula or predictable pattern; imitative, not original.
    • That TV series has become awfully formulaic in the last couple of seasons.

    Derived terms

    * formulaically

    Related terms

    * formula

    Anagrams

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    nonformulaic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not formulaic; original.
  • *{{quote-news, year=2009, date=September 6, author=Elizabeth Jensen, title=Network’s New Energy Source: The Dark, work=New York Times citation
    • , passage=In Canada the realistic dialogue, nonformulaic plots and even the use of profanity in “Durham County” “really broke the mold,” Mr. Dillon said. }}