quasi

¹

[kwey-zahy, -sahy, kwah-see, -zee]

adjective

1. resembling; seeming; virtual.

   a quasi member.

quasi-

²

1. a combining form meaning “resembling,” “having some, but not all of the features of,” used in the formation of compound words.

   quasi-definition; quasi-monopoly; quasi-official; quasi-scientific.

quasi-

¹

combining form

1. almost but not really; seemingly

   a quasi-religious cult

2. resembling but not actually being; so-called

   a quasi-scholar

quasi

²

/ -saɪ, ˈkwɑːzɪ, ˈkweɪzaɪ /

adverb

1. as if; as it were

Word History and Origins

Origin of quasi-¹

Independent use of quasi-

Origin of quasi-²

< Latin quasi as if, as though, equivalent to qua ( m ) as + sī if

Word History and Origins

Origin of quasi-¹

from L., lit: as if

Origin of quasi-²

from Latin, literally: as if

Example Sentences

The EU has in the past accused China of using a "quasi monopoly" on rare earths as a bargaining chip, weaponising it to undermine competitors in key industries.

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Quango stands for quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which means they are taxpayer-funded but not directly controlled by central government, and include watchdogs as well as the prison service and the Bank of England.

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She shimmies in heels, she purrs in a quasi London accent, pronouncing "there" as "thuhr."

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Similarly, a “reciprocal access agreement,” or RAA, would make the Philippines Japan’s third “quasi ally” along with Australia and the United Kingdom, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK.

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We are in a difficult time, as quasi leaders want to change our Constitution and democracy for the worse.

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