formula driven
ˈfɔːrmjələ ˈdrɪvən
Definition

Definition of formula driven - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
unoriginallacking originality due to reliance on formulas
  • The formula-driven plot made the movie predictable.
clichéd predictable
2.
method-basedbased on a fixed method or formula
  • The formula-driven approach produced consistent results every time.
methodical systematic
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Expressions with formula

magic formulan.
simple solution believed to solve complex problems
Everyone is looking for a magic formula to get rich.
tried and true formulan.
method proven to be effective
The tried and true formula for success in sales is building strong relationships.
baby formulan.
manufactured food for feeding babies under 12 months
She bought baby formula for her newborn.
infant formulan.
milk-based or plant-based product designed to feed babies
She carefully measured the infant formula before feeding her newborn.
winning formulan.
method or plan that leads to success or victory
Hard work and teamwork are their winning formula.
magical formulan.
special method that guarantees success or a result
There is no magical formula for passing every exam.

Expressions with driven

purer than the driven snowadj.
completely innocent or morally spotless
She is purer than the driven snow.
white as driven snowadj.
extremely white like fresh snow
Her dress was white as driven snow.
pure as the drivenadj.
extremely innocent, seen as without guilt or wrongdoing
They believed the teacher was pure as the driven.
battery-drivenadj.
powered by a battery as the energy source
This is a battery-driven toy car.
driven by ambitionadj.
motivated by a strong desire to achieve
She is driven by ambition to succeed in her career.
driven by passionadj.
inspired by intense emotions
His artwork is driven by passion and creativity.
electricity-drivenadj.
powered or operated using electricity as energy source
The electricity-driven car is very quiet.
market-drivenadj.
guided by customer needs and shifting demand
They adopted a market-driven plan to match what buyers wanted this year.
wind-drivenadj.
moved or carried along by wind from one place to another
The hikers struggled against wind-driven snow on the mountain trail.
be driven to itv.
feel forced to do something because of pressure or need
She was driven to it by desperation.

Terms related to formula driven

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drivebanalconventionalderivativeformulaichackneyedstereotypedtriteunoriginalalgorithmicorganizedprocedural

Examples of formula driven in a sentence

  • His formula driven approach to writing made the book dull.
  • The formula driven system was efficient.
  • Their formula driven strategy paid off.

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  1. French:formaté, formel, ...
  2. German:schematisch, formelgeleitet, ...
  3. Italian:stereotipato, schematico, ...
  4. Spanish:formularista, basado en fórmulas, ...
  5. Portuguese:formulaico, padronizado, ...
  6. Chinese:公式化的, ...
  7. Japanese:型にはまった, 画一的な, ...
  8. Arabic:نَمَطِيّ, مَنْهَجيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְכוּוָן נוּסְחָאוֹת, נוּסְחָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:шаблонный, формульный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шаблонний, формульний, ...
  12. Hindi:रूढ़ ढर्रे पर आधारित, सूत्रबद्ध, ...

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