Formulaic vs Recipelike - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between formulaic and recipelike

is that formulaic is closely following a formula or predictable pattern; imitative, not original while recipelike is like a recipe; consisting of formulaic steps.

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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    recipelike

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Like a recipe; consisting of formulaic steps.