Quasi

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/
• US IPA: /ˈkwÉ‘.zi/, /ˈkwÉ‘.zaɪ/

Origin

From Latin quasi ("as if").

Full definition of quasi

Adjective

1. resembling or having a likeness to something
• 2000, w:Henry Martyn Robert, w, The presiding officer of the assembly does not appoint a chairman of the quasi committee, but remains in the chair himself throughout its proceedings.

Derived terms

• quasi-