PRO FORMA as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • as a formality only
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a one-candidate pro forma election
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PRO FORMA as ADVERB

  1. Meaning
    • in a set manner without serious attention
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • they answered my letter pro forma
    • he kissed her cheek perfunctorily
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