formulism
/ˈfɔːrmjəlɪzəm/
noun
- 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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