pro forma in Latin

IPA: /proː ˈfoːr.maː/ [Classical], [proː ˈfoːrmäː] [Classical], /pro ˈfor.ma/ (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical), [prɔː ˈfɔrmä] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) Forms: prō fōrmā [canonical] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From prō (“for”) + the ablative singular of fōrma (“form, figure”). Literally meaning "for form" or "for the sake of form". Etymology templates: {{m|la|prō||for}} prō (“for”), {{m|la|fōrma||form, figure}} fōrma (“form, figure”) Head templates: {{la-adv|prō fōrmā|-}} prō fōrmā (not comparable)

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          "word": "dicis causā"
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"pro forma" meaning in Latin

Adverb