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View usage for: (kweɪzaɪ-) combining formQuasi- is used to form adjectives and nouns that describe something as being in many ways like something else, without actually being thatthing. The flame is a quasi-religious emblem of immortality. ...a few key quasi-governmental institutions. Synonyms: almost, partly More Synonyms of quasi More Synonyms of quasi (ˈkweɪzaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑːzɪ) Word origin from Latin, literally: as if quasi- in British Englishcombining form1. almost but not really; seemingly a quasi-religious cult 2. resembling but not actually being; so-called a quasi-scholar Word origin from Latin, literally: as if quasi in American English (ˈkweɪˌzaɪ; ˈkweɪˌsaɪ; ˈkwɑzi; ˈkwɑsi) adverb1. as if; in a sense or manner; seemingly; in part adjective2. seeming a quasi scholar ▶ USAGE: Often hyphenated as a prefix to a noun, adjective, or adverb [quasi-judicial] Word origin L, as if, as it were, just as < quamsi < quam, as, how + si, if, whether: see quantity & so 1Examples of 'quasi' in a sentencequasi These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content.Read more… Word lists withquasi Musical expressions and tempo instructions Definition of 'quasi-'Definition almost but not really The flame is a quasi-religious emblem of immortality. Definition resembling but not actually being a quasi-biography or mythobiography Synonyms so-called apparent near virtual semi- Additional synonymsDefinition not genuine The bank manager is said to have issued fake certificates. Synonyms artificial, false, forged, counterfeit, affected, assumed, put-on, pretend (informal), mock, imitation, sham, pseudo (informal), feigned, pinchbeck, phoney or phony (informal) Definition serving as an imitation or substitute, esp. for practice purposes `It's tragic,' he swooned in mock horror. Synonyms imitation, pretended, artificial, forged, fake, false, faked, dummy, bogus, sham, fraudulent, pseudo (informal), counterfeit, feigned, spurious, ersatz, phoney or phony (informal) Definition in name only As he was still not allowed to run a company, his wife became its nominal head. Synonyms titular, formal, purported, in name only, supposed, so-called, pretended, theoretical, professed, ostensible- quarter
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Additional synonymsTodd shrugged with pretended indifference. Synonyms feigned, alleged, so-called, phoney or phony (informal), false, pretend (informal), fake, imaginary, bogus, professed, sham, purported, pseudo (informal), counterfeit, spurious, fictitious, avowed, ostensibleDefinition apparent but not real We'll have peace of mind amidst seeming chaos. Synonyms apparent, appearing, outward, surface, illusory, ostensible, specious, quasi-Definition not real or genuine The election has been denounced as a sham by world leaders. Synonyms false, artificial, bogus, pretended, mock, synthetic, imitation, simulated, pseudo (informal), counterfeit, feigned, spurious, ersatz, pseud (informal), phoney or phony (informal) Definition (of a substance or material) made artificially by chemical reaction synthetic rubber Synonyms artificial, manufactured, fake, man-made, mock, simulated, sham, pseudo (informal), ersatzDefinition wanting or pretending to be a book that provides encouragement for would-be writers Synonyms budding, potential, so-called, professed, dormant, self-styled, latent, wannabe (informal), unfulfilled, undeveloped, self-appointed, unrealized, manqué, soi-disant, quasi- |