Synonyms for

Quasi

Verb / ˈkwɑ:si: / Another word for quasi — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

seemingly; apparently but not really

Synonyms & similar words

seemingly apparently ostensibly so-called virtual mock pseudo false unreal feigned hypothetical supposed alleged claimed

Synonyms by register

Formal

apparent seeming ostensible purported

Informal

sort of kind of like almost

Literary

shadowy phantom illusory

Antonyms

actual real genuine true definite certain exact

Common collocations

  • quasi-legal
  • quasi-judicial
  • quasi-scientific
  • quasi-experimental
  • quasi-religious
  • quasi-historical
  • quasi-public

Word family

adjective quasi-
adverb quasi-

Usage note

Quasi is a prefix meaning 'having a resemblance to' or 'partly'. It is often used to form compound adjectives and is generally considered formal.

Example sentences

  1. The toy car is quasi real, but it's actually just a miniature replica.
  2. The magician performed a quasi magical trick.
  3. The painting looked quasi perfect, but it had a few flaws.
  4. The story was quasi believable, but it was actually made up.
  5. The actor's accent was quasi authentic, but it sounded off to the audience.

Quotes

  • The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. 'Tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning. - Mark Twain
  • “There are few things more dangerous than inbred religious certainty.” - Carl Sagan
  • “When you know that language is just a human convention, which one day will disappear, you realize that it is possible to say things with a hundred other tools.” - Umberto Eco

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