quasi-

See also: quasi

English

Etymology

From Latin quasi (almost, as it were), from quam (interrogative adverb) + (conditional particle).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈkwɑzi/, /ˈkwɑzaɪ/
  • Rhymes: -ɒzi

Prefix

quasi-

  1. Similar to, but not exactly the same as; virtual(ly). [from 17th c.]
    • 1974, Lawrence Durrell, Monsieur, Faber & Faber 1992, p. 18:
      The quasi-death of insanity with its small periodic remissions, its deviations into good sense, even into brilliant insight, was almost more cruel really than outright death.

Usage notes

  • “Quasi-” may be prefixed to nouns, adjectives, and adverbs.

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • Note: Some words are used either with or without the hyphen.
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Translations

See also


Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin quasi (as if).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkʋaː.zi/

Prefix

quasi-

  1. quasi-

Derived terms

Note: quasi- should be written connected to the following word, except where the vowels collide, in which case a hyphen is inserted.
  • quasiauthentiek
  • quasi-intellectueel
  • quasimodo
  • quasinonchalant
  • quasionschuldig
  • quasiwetenschappelijk

French

Etymology

From Latin quasi (as if).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.zi/

Prefix

quasi-

  1. quasi-

Italian

Etymology

From quasi, from Latin quasi (as if).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈkwaː.zi]

Prefix

quasi-

  1. quasi-

Derived terms

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