pro forma

pro for·ma

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [proh fawr-muh]
- /proʊ ˈfɔr mə/
- /prəʊ ˈfɔː.mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pro forma

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

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Synonyms 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.

All 3 Synonyms of pro forma