Word: formulaic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: for
mu
l
ic
Definition: Closely following a formula or predictable pattern; imitative, not original.
Morphemes:
Affix: formula
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fōrma
Language: la
Decoded: forma
PoS: Noun
Meaning: model, pattern, stamp, mold
Affix: -ulus
Language: la
Decoded: -ulus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to