pro forma
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pro forma
Where it comes from
Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.
adjective
- 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.
- Of or relating to a document of form, especially an invoice sent in advance.
- Showing projected costs, liabilities, etc., especially as a result of an expected action or situation. (of a financial document)
adverb
- Undertaken or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of politeness. He greeted her pro forma.
noun pro formas
- A document that shows the standard entries of a form or similar document.
Translations
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adj for the sake of form only
| 日本語 | 形式的な keishikiteki na |
|---|---|
| Français | pour la forme |
| Deutsch | pro forma, der Form wegen, der Form halber |
| Italiano | pro forma |
Talk about this word "pro forma." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/pro%20forma. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. pro forma. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/pro%20forma "pro forma." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/pro%20forma.Cite this
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