| ADVERB | all | pro forma, perfunctorily | in a set manner without serious attention |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADJECTIVE | all | pro forma, perfunctory | as a formality only |
| Meaning | As a formality only. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "a one-candidate pro forma election" | |
| Synonym | perfunctory | |
| Broader | formal | In accord / accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress) |
| Spanish | perfunctorio | |
| Meaning | In a set manner without serious attention. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "they answered my letter pro forma" | |
| Synonym | perfunctorily | |
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