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pro forma

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.95 in modern English

Syllables
pro -for-ma
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Occurring, undertaken, or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of formality.

adj

Of or relating to a document of form, especially an invoice sent in advance.

adj

Showing projected costs, liabilities, etc., especially as a result of an expected action or situation. (of a financial document)

adv

Undertaken or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of politeness.

noun

A document that shows the standard entries of a form or similar document.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.

Inflected Forms

pro formas (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

boilerplate perfunctory

Synonyms

perfunctory perfunctorily

Questions

What does pro forma mean?
Occurring, undertaken, or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of formality.
Where does pro forma come from?
Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.

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