English adjective: pro forma | |||
1. | pro forma as a formality only | ||
Samples | A one-candidate pro forma election. | ||
Synonyms | perfunctory | ||
Similar | formal | ||
Antonyms | informal | ||
English adverb: pro forma | |||
1. | pro forma in a set manner without serious attention | ||
Samples | They answered my letter pro forma. He kissed her cheek perfunctorily. | ||
Synonyms | as a formality, perfunctorily | ||