quasi

  • 51quasi- — [ kweɪzʌɪ, sʌɪ, kwα:zi] combining form 1》 seemingly: quasi scientific. 2》 being partly or almost: quasicrystalline. Origin from L. quasi as if, almost …

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  • 52quasi- — prefix 1 in some ways; partly: the chairman s quasi judicial role (=acting in some ways like a judge) 2 false or pretended: quasi scientific ideas …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 53quasi- — combining form 1) quasi scientific theories Syn: supposedly, seemingly, apparently, allegedly, ostensibly, on the face of it, on the surface, to all intents and purposes, outwardly, superficially, purportedly, nominally; pseudo 2) a quasi… …

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  • 54quasi- — UK [kweɪzaɪ] / US prefix 1) partly: used with many adjectives and nouns The agreement has a sort of quasi legal status. 2) pretending to be: used with many adjectives and nouns The descriptions contain a fantastic amount of quasi scientific… …

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  • 55quasi — qua•si [[t]ˈkweɪ zaɪ, saɪ, ˈkwɑ si, zi[/t]] adj. resembling; seeming; virtual: a quasi member[/ex] • Etymology: 1905–10; independent use of quasi …

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  • 56QUASI — s. m. T. de Boucherie et de Cuisine. Un quasi de veau, Un morceau de la cuisse d un veau …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • 57QUASI — n. m. T. de Boucherie et de Cuisine Morceau de la cuisse d’un boeuf ou d’un veau, placé sous le gîte à la noix. Un quasi de veau …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

  • 58Quasi- — Prefix meaning seemingly. As, for example, in quasidominant, seemingly dominant. * * * [L. quasi as if, as though] a prefix meaning almost, seemingly, or resembling …

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  • 59quasi- — qua|si , Qua|si [kva:zi] <Präfixoid>: fast wie; in der Art und Weise wie das im Basiswort Genannte; annähernd; nahezu: 1. <adjektivisch> quasifamiliär; quasimilitärisch; quasireligiös. Syn.: halb , ↑ para , ↑ pseudo (öfter abwertend) …

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  • 60Quasi- — qua|si , Qua|si [kva:zi] <Präfixoid>: fast wie; in der Art und Weise wie das im Basiswort Genannte; annähernd; nahezu: 1. <adjektivisch> quasifamiliär; quasimilitärisch; quasireligiös. Syn.: halb , ↑ para , ↑ pseudo (öfter abwertend) …

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