 pro_forma |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] in a set manner without serious attention | |
| Synonyms: | perfunctorily as_a_formality | |
| Examples: | "they answered my letter pro forma" "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily" |
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| Related terms: | casual casual | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] as a formality only | |
| Synonyms: | perfunctory | |
| Examples: | "a one-candidate pro forma election" |
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| Related terms: | formal | |
| Similar spelling: |
preform proofread preformation proofreader pry_bar |
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