quasi
1 Americanadjective
combining form
-
almost but not really; seemingly
a quasi-religious cult
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resembling but not actually being; so-called
a quasi-scholar
adverb
Etymology
Origin of quasi1
Independent use of quasi-
Origin of quasi-2
< Latin quasi as if, as though, equivalent to qua ( m ) as + sī if
Example Sentences
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The chip uses a collective resonance known as a quasi bound state in the continuum to trap and intensify the incoming infrared light across the whole surface.
From Science Daily
That added to a quasi “gold rush” among investors who understandably hungered for a piece of the action.
From MarketWatch
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.
From BBC
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.
From Washington Times
“To house any human being in a ‘quasi floating prison’ like the Bibby Stockholm is inhumane,” he said in a statement.
From New York Times
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