Meaning of the word quasi in English
What does quasi mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
quasi
US /kweɪ.zaɪ-/
UK /kweɪ.zaɪ-/
Combining Form
seemingly; apparently but not really.
Example:
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quasi-American
Synonym:
supposedly seemingly apparently allegedly reportedly professedly ostensibly on the face of it to all appearances to all intents and purposes outwardly superficially purportedly nominally on paper pseudo- supposed seeming apparent alleged reported ostensible purported nominal so-called would-be bogus sham phoney imitation artificial mock ersatz fake forged feigned pretended simulated false spurious counterfeit fraudulent deceptive pretend put-on cod ostensive