quasi-

Meaning

1. (morpheme) Almost, virtually.
2. (morpheme) Apparently, seemingly, or resembling.
3. (morpheme) To a limited extent or degree, to be somewhat or partially.

Synonyms

apparent

associate

convenience

easiness

simplicity

semi-

pseudo-

Translations

Einfachheit

facilité

quasi-

simplicité

hemen hemen

-imsi

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin quasi (“almost, as it were”), from quam (interrogative adverb) + sī (conditional particle).