quasi
resembling; seeming; virtual: a quasi member.
Origin of quasi
1Words Nearby quasi
Other definitions for quasi- (2 of 2)
a combining form meaning “resembling,” “having some, but not all of the features of,” used in the formation of compound words: quasi-definition; quasi-monopoly; quasi-official; quasi-scientific.
Origin of quasi-
2Words that may be confused with quasi-
- pseudo-, quasi-
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How to use quasi in a sentence
Oregon lawmakers have filed a spate of bills aiming to reverse decades-old timber tax cuts that deprived counties of billions of dollars and to eliminate a quasi-governmental state agency that has acted as a lobbying arm for the industry.
“We Have Counties in Deep Trouble”: Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Reverse Timber Tax Cuts That Cost Communities Billions | by Rob Davis, The Oregonian/OregonLive, and Tony Schick, Oregon Public Broadcasting | February 5, 2021 | ProPublicaIf the Georgia runoffs served as a quasi-midterm, they might suggest that the GOP can’t count on the sort of gains that a party typically wins in midterms.
Georgia Was A Disaster For Republicans, And It’s Not Clear Where They Can Go Next | Nate Silver (nrsilver@fivethirtyeight.com) | January 11, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightSome airlines are quite keen on the idea, as a way to return to quasi-normality.
The commission will review and investigate the operations of at least 14 of Maryland’s quasi-governmental agencies and recommend standards for oversight and accountability, a news release said.
Ex-aide to Gov. Hogan declines to answer lawmakers’ questions about large severance payment | Steve Thompson | December 17, 2020 | Washington PostSome socially distanced activities take place in the tent, which, on a recent visit, had all four sides down — a consideration for those trying to avoid quasi-indoor activities.
Savor the spirits of the season at these outdoor holiday-themed bars | Fritz Hahn | December 11, 2020 | Washington Post
And, every election, we have our quasi-comic-relief candidates, your Al Haigs and Gary Bauers and Bill Richardsons.
Be the Smarter Bush Brother, Jeb: Don’t Run! | Michael Tomasky | December 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey are often set in quasi-rural areas, with vast parking lots and vacant land surrounding them.
The Southerners had history, ethnicity, culture, slavery, religion, and a quasi-aristocratic honor society to hold them together.
How does one punish the autocratic, omnipotent president of a quasi-superpower?
In the quasi religious world of EDM (electronic dance music), Avicii is on par with God himself.
The Vulgate translates: “Et obviabit illi quasi mater honorificata, et quasi mulier a virginitate suscipiet illum.”
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayIn the New Testament a few examples appear in which his utterances are given a quasi-judicial tone.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwaySometimes societies of a quasi religious character exist which persons join, surrendering their property and receiving support.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesAtque, vt non putaret, hc nobis auctoribus gesta esse, perinde tamen poste in nos affectus fuit quasi credidisset.
These resemble corporations in some ways, and this is the reason for calling them quasi corporations.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney Bolles
British Dictionary definitions for quasi (1 of 2)
/ (ˈkweɪzaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑːzɪ) /
as if; as it were
Origin of quasi
1British Dictionary definitions for quasi- (2 of 2)
almost but not really; seemingly: a quasi-religious cult
resembling but not actually being; so-called: a quasi-scholar
Origin of quasi-
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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