formulism

/ˈfɔːrmjəlɪzəm/
noun
  1. Strict or excessive adherence to formulas, rules, or set methods, often without considering practical needs.
    • His approach to cooking was pure formulism — he followed every recipe exactly, never experimenting.
    • Critics of the legal system argue that too much formulism can lead to unfair outcomes.
    • The teacher's formulism made the lessons boring because she never adapted them to the students.
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