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Definition of
pro-form noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
pro-form
noun
noun
(
grammar
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a word that depends on another part of the sentence or text for its meaning, for example “her” in “I like Ruth but I don't love her.”
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pro-form
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Nearby words
profit-taking
noun
profligate
adjective
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pro forma
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profound
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