"formulaicness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From formulaic + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|formulaic|ness}} formulaic + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} formulaicness (uncountable)
  1. the state or condition of being formulaic; following a formula or predictable pattern Tags: uncountable Synonyms: formulaicity
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