# formula vs formulaic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### formula
*noun · IPA /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ · frequency rank #3,301*
Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

### formulaic
*adjective · IPA /ˌfɔɹmjəˈleɪ.ɪk/ · frequency rank #39,820*
Closely following a formula or predictable pattern, as:

## Source
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