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- [proh fawr-muh]
- /proʊ ˈfɔr mə/
- /prəʊ ˈfɔː.mə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh fawr-muh]
- /proʊ ˈfɔr mə/
Definitions of pro forma words
- adjective pro forma according to form; as a matter of form; for the sake of form. 1
- adjective pro forma Commerce. provided in advance of shipment and merely showing the description and quantity of goods shipped without terms of payment: a pro forma invoice. 1
- adjective pro forma Accounting. indicating hypothetical financial figures based on previous business operations for estimate purposes: a pro forma balance sheet. 1
- adverb pro forma as a matter of form: Many of the school assignments appear to be done pro forma. 1
- noun plural pro forma a pro forma document. 1
- adjective pro forma invoice, balance: advance 1
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Origin of pro forma
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75, pro forma is from the Latin word prō fōrma
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Parts of speech for Pro forma
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pro forma popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pro forma usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pro forma
adj pro forma
- formalistic — strict adherence to, or observance of, prescribed or traditional forms, as in music, poetry, and art.
- formal — being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
noun pro forma
- form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
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