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Definition of quasi

quasi

/ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/
qua · si
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• adjective

1

Having some, but not all, of the features of a specified thing; seemingly or apparently, but not genuinely.

Example

"The organization operates as a quasi government agency with limited regulatory powers."

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• adverb

1

Wait or to some degree; seemingly or almost, though not completely.

Example

"The committee operates quasi independently from the main board of directors."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly attached with a hyphen as a prefix before nouns or adjectives (e.g., 'quasi-scientific', 'quasi-monopoly'), though it also appears unhyphenated as a standalone adjective before nouns.

• Nearby Words

quartu sant'elena
quartz
quash
quasi
quaver
quavering
quaveringly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century directly from Latin 'quasi', meaning 'as if' or 'almost', contracted from 'quam si' ('as if').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quasi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quasi
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