formulists

/ˈfɔːrmjəlɪsts/
noun
  1. Plural of formulist; people who follow or advocate strict adherence to formulas or set methods.
    • The formulists in the committee refused to consider any new ideas.
    • The debate between formulists and innovators has been going on for decades.
    • Many formulists argue that standardized tests are the best way to measure learning.
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