Synonyms for pro forma

Most common

formal · perfunctory

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Occurring, undertaken, or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of formality.

   For quotations using this term, see Citations:pro forma.

Related words

Other spellings

proforma

Example sentences

• formal The premier paid a formal visit to the White House.
• perfunctory Tom made only a perfunctory effort to dissuade Mary.

By length

6 letters

formal²

11 letters

perfunctory⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (formal² = 2 syllables).