ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pro-form

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pro-form is a noun meaning (grammar) A word that substitutes for words, phrases, clauses, or sentences, whose meaning is recoverable in context.

Meaning

(grammar) A word that substitutes for words, phrases, clauses, or sentences, whose meaning is recoverable in context.

Word Forms

Synonyms for pro-form

Depending on context, synonyms include substituent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pronominal, pronominalizer, prothese, metaplast, nominal, parenthese.

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