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Utterances with fixed forms and often non-literal meaning
Formulaic language (previously known as automatic speech or embolalia) is a linguistic term for verbal expressions that are fixed in form, often non-literal
Formulaic_language
Transmission of information
as well as sign language. Non-verbal communication happens without the use of a linguistic system, for example, using body language, touch, and facial
Communication
Welsh linguist (born 1960)
Research Professor in Language and Communication at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom. She is known for her work on formulaic language. Wray has been
Alison_Wray
Phrase with a non-literal meaning
non-literal meaning, rather than making any literal sense. Categorized as formulaic language, an idiomatic expression's meaning is different from the literal meanings
Idiom
All the words in a language collectively
children's may realise the same lexical item. Lexical grouping may be: Formulaic: it relies on partially fixed expressions and highly probable word combinations
Lexis_(linguistics)
Theory about the formulation of epic poetry by oral poets
Oral-formulaic composition is a theory that originated in the scholarly study of epic poetry and developed in the second quarter of the twentieth century
Oral-formulaic_composition
Socially offensive form of language
memorable, or produce a comedic effect. Profanity often presents as formulaic language, in which specific words can only be used in specific phrases, often
Profanity
Effort to promote an endangered language or revive a dead language
Language revitalization, also referred to as language revival or reversing language shift, is an attempt to halt or reverse the decline of a language
Language_revitalization
Polynesian language spoken in New Zealand
patterns [and] rhyme" to leave a lasting impression. "Casting knowledge in formulaic or other standarised story forms... helped to fix the information in the
Māori_language
Extinct Bronze Age Indo-European language
to provide a partial interpretation of the two letters because of the formulaic nature of the diplomatic correspondence of the period. Knudtzon was definitively
Hittite_language
Indigenous Bantu language
mto (macho)." "Two nuts cross a river (eyes)." Steere also includes the formulaic announcement of a riddle: "Kitendawili! — Tega." "An enigma! — Set your
Swahili
com. Retrieved 2022-03-12. Durrant, P. (2010-02-01). "Alison Wray: Formulaic Language: Pushing the Boundaries". Applied Linguistics. 31 (1): 163–166. doi:10
List of language acquisition researchers
List_of_language_acquisition_researchers
Timing, rhythm, and intonation of speech
identifying pauses. There are a variety of "filled" pause types. Formulaic language pause fillers include "Like", "Er" and "Um", and paralinguistic expressive
Prosody_(linguistics)
Epic poem attributed to Homer
and Albert Lord demonstrated that illiterate singers could exploit formulaic language to improvise large poems, much like the Homeric Greek. Of the 27,803
Odyssey
Traditional saying that reveals a thought truth
experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and are an example of formulaic language. A proverbial phrase or a proverbial expression is a type of a conventional
Proverb
Kra–Dai language
three elements, Thai, Khmer and Khmero-Indic, working closely together in formulaic expressions and in ordinary discourse. Because Indic elements had entered
Thai_language
Oral-formulaic theory in Anglo-Saxon poetry refers to the application of the hypotheses of Milman Parry and Albert Lord on the Homeric Question to verse
Oral-formulaic theory in Anglo-Saxon poetry
Oral-formulaic_theory_in_Anglo-Saxon_poetry
American applied linguist
broadened to all aspects of lexical study, including vocabulary testing, formulaic language, corpus-based research, and the interface between vocabulary knowledge
Norbert_Schmitt
Language of ancient Minoans written in Cretan hieroglyphs and Linear A syllabary
and morphology of the Minoan language. Comparison of formulaic inscriptions on libation vessels suggests that the language had Verb Subject Object word
Minoan_language
1946 essay by George Orwell
literature which, under a future totalitarian society, he predicted would be formulaic and low-grade sensationalism. Around the same time, Orwell wrote an unsigned
Politics and the English Language
Politics_and_the_English_Language
Words or sounds used without meaning, like "umm" or "Err.."
such as thingamajig. Fillers fall into the category of formulaic language, and different languages have different characteristic filler sounds. The term
Filler_(linguistics)
2026 Indian miniseries
Review: Aneet Padda rages silently, Raghubir Yadav kills them softly in formulaic drama". cinemaexpress.com. India: Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 September
Hunkkaar
Inability to comprehend or formulate language
affects visual language such as sign language. In contrast, the use of formulaic expressions in everyday communication is often preserved. For example
Aphasia
Languages associated with scientific research
that "scientific Russian" was easier to translate, since it was more formulaic and less grammatically diverse than everyday Russian. Machine translation
Languages_of_science
Historical fantasy drama television show
represent both ancient languages, respectively,[citation needed] particularly in rituals and other scenes with formulaic language. In March 2018, it was
Britannia_(TV_series)
Language disorder involving inability to produce language
" or "I am fine." This type of phrases falls into the category of formulaic language and is known to be supported by neural networks of the intact right
Expressive_aphasia
distinguished between verbal contracts that derived their validity from formulaic utterance in Latin, and obligations expressing a mutual understanding
Languages_of_the_Roman_Empire
applications: e.g., Alonzo Church was able to express the lambda calculus in a formulaic way, and the Turing machine was an abstraction of the operation of a tape-marking
History of programming languages
History_of_programming_languages
2026 Indian Telugu-language film
writing and a formulaic screenplay dilute its impact". Sreeju Sudhakaran of Rediff.com gave a rating of 1.5 out of 5, called it a "formulaic storytelling"
Srinivasa_Mangapuram_(film)
2026 Australian American film
it as a fun, old-school, throwback action movie despite its familiar, formulaic storyline. A sequel is in development. It is the 9th most watched Netflix
War_Machine_(2026_film)
Speech act catering to positive face needs
Bayraktaraglu and Maria Sifianou described compliments in Turkish as formulaic and occurring mostly in friendly situations. Age and marital status seems
Complimentary language and gender
Complimentary_language_and_gender
Transfer of the meaning of something in one language into another
machine translation False cognate False friend First language Formulaic language Fusional languages Graeco-Arabic translation movement Head (linguistics)
Translation
Eisteddfod poetry, which they perceived had become formulaic and stilted. The vitality of the Welsh-language press meant the 19th century was a golden era
Welsh-language_literature
Chinese idioms
Chinese conversation and education. Chengyu are one of four types of formulaic expressions (熟语; 熟語; shúyǔ), which also include collocations (惯用语; 慣用語;
Chengyu
2018 Indian film
criticism of the screenplay, lag in second half, its farfetchedness and its formulaic story. Krishna and Arjun Jayaprakash are lookalikes hailing from Akkurthi
Krishnarjuna_Yudham
Archived from the original on 7 October 2006. In bilingual inscriptions the formulaic passages stating origin myths, genealogies, titles of kings and benedictions
Linguistic_history_of_India
Oldest attested stage of Chinese
known of the grammar of the language of the Oracular and pre-Classical periods, as the texts are often of a ritual or formulaic nature, and much of their
Old_Chinese
Indian actress (born 2001)
Review". Gulte. Retrieved 17 September 2026. "'Kara' movie review: A formulaic Dhanush film that fails to stick to one idea". The Hindu. Retrieved 30
Mamitha_Baiju
Kru language of Liberia
natural overlap between these areas, since many of the drum signals are formulaic in nature and are based on elements of the oral literature. This may also
Jabo_language
2026 Indian film
Times Of India, rated 2.5 out of 5 stars and reviewed that the film is "A Formulaic Sequel That Falls Short of Its Potential". "Director Mahesh Kumar: Audience
Ayogya_2
2026 reality competition series
AI recreation of Gene Wilder's voice and describing the challenges as formulaic. Several comparisons were made to earlier Netflix competition series such
Wonka's_The_Golden_Ticket
Austronesian language spoken in Maluku, Indonesia
said and how long it takes to be said". In particular lirmarna features formulaic pairs of clauses which are syntactically identical, each pair of corresponding
Leti_language
Persistent representation of language
in natural language processing and natural language generation resulted in software capable of producing certain forms of highly formulaic writing (e
Writing
Changing between languages during a conversation
as an Embedded Language island. The more formulaic in structure a constituent is, the more likely it is to appear as an Embedded Language island. Stated
Code-switching
2026 Indian Malayalam language film
technical values, it ultimately sacrifices true emotional weight in favour of formulaic resolutions." S.R. Praveen of The Hindu said that "With its unimaginative
Uyir_(2026_film)
2024 Indian film
with a relentless dose of action and thrill but not much logic. It’s a formulaic actioner that is entertaining in parts if you prefer adrenaline over intricate
Ruslaan
Hungarian-born British linguist (1960–2022)
target language. Language learners should be given the framework to practice forms and skills of the target language. 3. Formulaic Language Principle:
Zoltán_Dörnyei
Country in South Asia
at the Elephanta Caves. Across the north, this became rather stiff and formulaic after c. 800 CE, though rich with finely carved detail in the surrounds
India
2026 Indian film
lead actor Joju George throws plenty of punches throughout, but this formulaic affair remains trapped in an old style of storytelling. He adds that Varavu
Varavu
Form of law followed by the early Germanic peoples
contrasted with Roman law. These include emphases on orality, gesture, formulaic language, legal symbolism, and ritual. Some items in the Leges barbarorum (laws
Germanic_law
Indian actress and model
character of Trisha, an acting debut that the New Indian Express found "formulaic". She appeared in two films in 2025: Laila (Telugu film), in the role
Akanksha_Sharma
Krishnaite Vaishnava denomination
He discoursed his philosophy to the people in their own language. He used formulaic language full of meaning in a compact style. He exhorted his disciples
Mahanubhava
Indian philosopher, Founder of Mahanubhava Sector in Hindu
their own language. The Lilacharitra confirms that he also spoke fluent Sanskrit along with Gujarati and Marathi. He used formulaic language full of meaning
Chakradhar_Swami
Ethnic group from the Isle of Man
formal purposes. The English language is used in Tynwald (Tinvaal); the use of Manx there is restricted to a few formulaic phrases. However, some Manx
Manx_people
2026 Indian film
and gets way too enthusiastic about turning it into a corporatised, formulaic, social media content, and thereby loses its way and our interest". Archika
Pyaar_Prema_Kalyanam
Epic poem attributed to Homer
contemporary American-English idioms to convey Homer's conventional and formulaic language. Rodney Merrill's translation (University of Michigan Press, 2007)
Iliad
Portrayal of sexual subject matter
easily accessible. As stated above, this style of porn includes highly formulaic displays of paired or group sex, enacted by bodies exhibiting a conventional
Pornography
2026 Indian film by Harish Shankar
days.] "Ustaad Bhagat Singh review: Pawan Kalyan film falls flat with formulaic plot". Deccan Herald. Prakash, B. V. S. (19 March 2026). "Ustaad Bhagat
Ustaad_Bhagat_Singh
American comedy television series
are slightly overshadowed by a tonally jumbled presentation and thin, formulaic writing." As the first season went along, reviews started to become more
Superstore_(TV_series)
Canadian singer (born 1968)
Times and Natalie Nichols of the Los Angeles Times writing the album was "formulaic", other critics, such as Chuck Eddy of Entertainment Weekly, Stephen Thomas
Celine_Dion
2025 Indian film by Anurag Kashyap
fiercely acted. In an era increasingly dominated by safe storytelling and formulaic entertainment, director Anurag Kashyap deserves enormous credit for making
Bandar_(film)
2026 film by Jacob Chase
efforts to put a fresh spin on Insidious only serve to underline how formulaic this franchise has become, some chilling set pieces distinguish it as
Insidious:_Out_of_the_Further
2026 film by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller
crucially, everything to do with the onboard alien is far too cute and formulaic". Named after the eponymous main character's wife from the film Rocky
Project_Hail_Mary_(film)
2025 film by David Ayer
(March 26, 2025). "'A Working Man' Review: Jason Statham in David Ayer's Formulaic but Effective Actioner". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 28, 2025
A_Working_Man
2005 book by Blake Snyder
criticism for sexism and for offering what is perceived as an overly formulaic view of structure. Snyder begins by arguing for the importance of developing
Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
Save_the_Cat!:_The_Last_Book_on_Screenwriting_You'll_Ever_Need
2026 film by Tom Harper
Loughrey gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, describing it as a stylish but formulaic continuation, praising the performances of Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Peaky_Blinders:_The_Immortal_Man
1988 film by Roger Spottiswoode
who praised the film's direction, performances, and quality despite its formulaic plot. In San Francisco, a man is discovered breaking into his own jewelry
Shoot_to_Kill_(1988_film)
com. Retrieved 23 May 2021. "'India vs England' review: Nagathihalli's formulaic romantic thriller fails to impress". The News Minute. 24 January 2020
Anant_Nag_filmography
2005 American animated film
humor, animation and performances, while its story was deemed somewhat formulaic. The film was commercially successful, grossing $262.5 million worldwide
Robots_(2005_film)
feelings, re-introduced social realism to Telugu film which had stagnated in formulaic commercialism. War drama Kanche (2015, Krish Jagarlamudi) explored the
Cinema_of_India
combinations in the alphabet e.g. ờ, ị. Instead, Vietnamese input relies on formulaic software-based keyboard layouts, virtual keyboards, or input methods (also
Vietnamese language and computers
Vietnamese_language_and_computers
2025 studio album by Benson Boone
and the album's overall sound, while other felt that it was rushed and formulaic. Commercially, American Heart topped the charts in Australia and New Zealand
American Heart (Benson Boone album)
American_Heart_(Benson_Boone_album)
American singer and actor (1935–1977)
had by now pushed Presley into a heavy filmmaking schedule, focused on formulaic, modestly budgeted musical comedies. Presley initially insisted on pursuing
Elvis_Presley
Largest city in Tuscany, Italy
larger emphasis on naturalism and human emotion. Medieval art was often formulaic and symbolic; the surviving works are mostly religious, their subjects
Florence
2026 single by Karol G and Bruno Mars
others criticized Giraldo's English delivery and the song's message as formulaic. "Still" debuted at number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at
Still (Karol G and Bruno Mars song)
Still_(Karol_G_and_Bruno_Mars_song)
2009 Disney Studios film
Bullock and Reynolds but criticized its screenplay and what was seen as a formulaic plot structure. It was a box office success, grossing over $317 million
The_Proposal_(2009_film)
Subgenre of science fiction and science fantasy
opera music, but instead originally referred to the melodrama, scope, and formulaic stories of operas, much as used in "soap opera", a melodramatic domestic
Space_opera
French linguist (1866–1936)
same formulaic character, and it is doubtless pure chance that they are not attested elsewhere. Meillet offered the opinion that oral-formulaic composition
Antoine_Meillet
British anthology television series
best television series of the 2010s, while some critics have found the formulaic morality themes of the series obvious or have cited declining quality
Black_Mirror
Italian author and poet (1313–1375)
from that of his contemporaries, medieval writers who usually followed formulaic models for character and plot. The influence of Boccaccio's works was
Giovanni_Boccaccio
2025 Indian film by Milap Zaveri
India gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that "A visually pleasing but formulaic romantic drama lifted by Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa’s performances
Ek_Deewane_Ki_Deewaniyat
Literature written in the English language
ISBN 0-582-04047-7. Drabble 1996, p. 369. Magoun, Francis P jr (1953), "The Oral-Formulaic Character of Anglo-Saxon Narrative Poetry", Speculum, 28 (3): 446–67,
English_literature
Medieval coin of the Indian subcontinent
a lance with a waving pennon. The legend above the bull features formulaic language such as Śrī Spalapati Deva (Radiant Spalapati the God) and, later
Jital
Measure of ability to communicate in a given language
Deng, Y. (2013). The usage patterns of formulaic sequences in Chinese EFL learners oral production Foreign Language and Their Teaching, 3, 60-65. Arias,
Language_power
1998 film by Paul Anderson
calling Russell's performance "persuasive" and saying "this appealing formulaic action adventure displays a lot of conviction in its not-too-flashy action
Soldier_(1998_American_film)
German-language chronicle about Livonia
(2021-02-08). "The «Livonian Rhymed Chronicle» as a Transitional Text: Formulaic Language in Middle High German Verse History". RILCE: Revista de Filología
Livonian_Rhymed_Chronicle
2026 film by Nathan Greno
ravishing" and "touching" woodland fairy tale that overcomes its simple, formulaic narrative with "surprise enchantment." Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter
Swapped
2023 Indian film by Anil Ravipudi
Jahnavi of The News Minute gave a rating of 1.5/5 and wrote "But even as a formulaic film hinging on the heroism of the male star, the formula itself is confusing
Bhagavanth_Kesari
2016 American film
million, but was panned by critics, who described the film as "painfully formulaic", and criticized the pacing, characters and screenplay. Travis Shaw is
The_Choice_(2016_film)
2026 Indian film by Shiv Rawail
(3 July 2026). "Alpha Review: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari Lead A High-Stakes, Formulaic, Predictable But Trailblazing Spy Spectacle". News18. Archived from the
Alpha_(2026_film)
2024 Indian TV series or programme
"It has no paucity of thrills and chases. But owing to the mechanical, formulaic manner of the mounting, the technical finesse that is on show is of a
Bad_Cop_(TV_series)
2008 film by Ridley Scott
style, as well as the performances of its two leads, but criticized his formulaic handling of the story and use of conventions from the spy genre, such
Body_of_Lies_(film)
Tribal confederation living in Morocco
performance is aided by recourse to cognitive frames, scripts and formulaic language. Music and dancing are also very important in Jbala culture. The Jebala
Jebala_people
2026 Indian film
"Anil Kapoor’s soulful performance can't save Subedaar, a gritty yet formulaic drama about a veteran fighting a sand mafia. It relies on dated tropes
Subedaar_(film)
2024 Indian film by Anees Bazmee
Gupta, Shubhra (2 November 2024). "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 movie review: Lazy, formulaic writing weighs heavily on Kartik Aaryan film". Indian Express. Retrieved
Bhool_Bhulaiyaa_3
2021 film by Robert Lorenz
critics, who praised Neeson's performance but criticized the film as being formulaic. Former US Marine Corps Scout Sniper and Vietnam War veteran Jim Hanson
The_Marksman_(2021_film)
2025 Indian film by Anshul Sharma
energy of the original, but the fresh spin on ‘love vs loved ones’ becomes formulaic after a point." Kartik Bhardwaj of Cinema Express gave 2.5 stars out of
De_De_Pyaar_De_2
arithmetic In computing, floating-point arithmetic (FP) is arithmetic using formulaic representation of real numbers as an approximation to support a trade-off
Glossary_of_computer_science
Indian Hindi-language action thriller film
Retrieved 18 July 2025. Roy, Dhaval (18 May 2025). "Romeo S3 Movie Review: A formulaic masala fare that lacks focus". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 July 2025
Romeo_S3
2004 film by David S. Goyer
$65 million and received mostly negative reviews from critics for its formulaic themes, directing, and acting; it is the worst-reviewed film in the trilogy
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