pro for·ma (pr fôr m )adj. 1. Done as a formality; perfunctory. 2. Provided in advance so as to prescribe form or describe items: a pro forma copy of a document. [New Latin pr frm : pr, for the sake of + frm, ablative of frma, form.] |
pro forma [ˈprəʊ ˈfɔːmə]
adj
prescribing a set form or procedure
adv
performed in a set manner
[Latin: for form's sake]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | pro forma - as a formality only; "a one-candidate pro forma election" formal - being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress); "pay one's formal respects"; "formal dress"; "a formal ball"; "the requirement was only formal and often ignored"; "a formal education" |
| Adv. | 1. | pro forma - in a set manner without serious attention; "they answered my letter pro forma"; "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily" |
Translations
pro forma (invoice)
n → Pro-forma-Rechnung f
pro forma [ˈprəʊˈfɔːmə] adv pro forma invoice → fattura proforma
pro forma [ˈprəʊˈfɔːmə] adv pro forma invoice → fattura proforma
pro forma [ˈprəʊˈfɔːmə] adv pro forma invoice → fattura proforma
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