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 | ||