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Pro forma has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Adjective · Adverb

Definitions
Noun
1

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

Adjective
1

done or produced as a formality only

"a one-candidate pro forma election"

2

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

Adverb
1

in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality

"they answered my letter pro forma"

"he kissed her cheek perfunctorily"

2

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

Example Sentences
"a one-candidate pro forma election" adjective
"they answered my letter pro forma" adverb
"he kissed her cheek perfunctorily" adverb
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