English

Adjective

pro forma ‎(not comparable)

1. For the sake of form only.
   • For usage examples of this term, see Citations:pro forma.

Translations

Noun

pro forma ‎(plural pro formas)

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

See also

• perfunctory

Latin

Etymology

From pro (meaning "for") + the ablative singular of forma (meaning "form" or "figure"). Literally meaning "for form" or "for the sake of form".

Adjective

pro forma

1. for the sake of form only