formulism

formulism

(ˈfɔːmjʊˌlɪzəm) nadherence to or belief in formulas ˈformulist n, adj ˌformuˈlistic adj

formulism

the basing of behavior and thinking upon existent categories, formulas, or systems of formulas; traditionalism. — formulist, n.formulistic, adj.See also: Attitudes