quasi Definition
- 1seemingly; apparently but not really
- 2having some resemblance usually by possession of certain attributes
Using quasi: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quasi" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He was a quasi member of the team, not officially but he helped out.
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The company's new product is a quasi-intelligent system that uses machine learning algorithms.
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The book is a quasi-autobiographical account of the author's life.
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The painting is a quasi-abstract representation of a landscape.
quasi Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with quasi
quasi-judicial
having a partly judicial character by possession of the right to hold hearings on and make findings of fact that have legal significance
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The quasi-judicial body has the power to investigate and adjudicate complaints against public officials.
quasi-contract
an obligation created by law for the purpose of bringing about justice without reference to the intention of the parties
Example
The court found that the plaintiff had a quasi-contractual claim against the defendant for unjust enrichment.
quasi-experimental
a research design that lacks random assignment to treatment or control groups
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The study used a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the effectiveness of the new teaching method.
Origins of quasi
from Latin 'quasi', meaning 'as if'
Summary: quasi in Brief
The term 'quasi' [ˈkwɑːzi] means seemingly or apparently but not really, often with some resemblance to the real thing. It can be used to describe someone who is not officially part of a group but helps out, or a product that uses machine learning algorithms but is not fully intelligent. 'Quasi' extends into phrases like 'quasi-judicial,' and 'quasi-experimental,' denoting a partly judicial character or a research design that lacks random assignment.
