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quasi adj

Quasi means seemingly. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of quasi

  • seemingly
  • almost but not fully

Usage examples of quasi

Their apartment had a quasi-bedroom separated from the living room by a curtain, so it was almost a bedroom but not quite.

The committee had quasi-judicial power: it was not a court, but it could hold hearings and issue binding decisions.

He became a quasi-celebrity in town after his cooking videos made him recognizable, though he was not truly famous.

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