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formulary

formulary

8.7
Having a fixed, routine way of doing things that lacks new ideas
  • adjective
  • /ˈfɔrmjəˌlerē/
  • Formal
translation icon : formulista
  • His approach to the problem was distinctly formulary, lacking originality or innovation.

Examples

  • The doctor followed a formulary procedure when prescribing the medication.

  • They criticized the report for its formulary style and repetitive structure.

  • His approach to the problem was distinctly formulary, lacking originality or innovation.

  • The formulary guidelines were updated last month.

  • She referred to the formulary for the latest prescriptions.

  • The doctor followed a formulary procedure when prescribing the medication.

  • They criticized the report for its formulary style and repetitive structure.

Synonyms

formulaic
vsformulary
8 6.9

A thing made the same way every time and not new

is neutral and refers to things set by established rules

Antonyms

unconventional
77 6.2

Different from what most people do or accept

How Formulaic

prescribed
  • Formal
4.4
formulary
  • Formal
8.7
formulaic
8 6.9
standard
675 2.7
informal
98 3.1

Surface Forms

formulary positive

Morphology

formulary = formula (transparent) = formula + ary

The adjective is a straightforward adjectival derivation from 'formula' using the productive suffix '-ary' meaning 'relating to' or 'of the character of'.

Etymology

The word formulary comes from formula, which means 'a little form' or 'a fixed rule', and the ending -ary which means 'related to'. So something formulary follows set rules or a fixed form, which is why it can feel routine or not original.