Quasi is a word usedemployed for a particular purpose or function before another noun or adjective to show that something is only partly, or seeminglyappearing to be true or real, though not definitely so, one thing and not fully that thing. It suggests resemblancesimilarity in appearance or qualities between two things rather than a complete match.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈkwɑsi/
Easy pronunciation: KWAH-see (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Adjective meaning partly like something, but not completely.
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Quasi Meaning
partly like something, but not completely
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: having some resemblance; seeming to be something but not fully that thing
Example: The agreement was a quasi contract, not a formal signed one.
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Common Mistakes
- Using quasi as if it were a normal full synonym for words like 'fake' or 'almost' in every context.
- Treating quasi as a noun; it is usually used as a modifier before another word.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does quasi mean?
Quasi means partly or seemingly something, but not fully or officially that thing.
Is quasi an adjective?
Yes. It is usually used as an adjective or prefix-like modifier before another word.
What is a simple example of quasi in a sentence?
A quasi success is something that was somewhat successful, but not fully so.
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