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
- pro-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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