"formulist" meaning in All languages combined

See formulist on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: formulists [plural]
Etymology: From formula + -ist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|formula|ist}} formula + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} formulist (plural formulists)
  1. One who exhibits an excessive reliance on, or adherence to, formulae. Related terms: formulism

Inflected forms

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