quasi (**퀘**이자이) — seemingly; apparently but not really; having some resemblance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: seemingly; apparently but not really; having some resemblance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkweɪzaɪ/
Korean meaning: 유사한, 반쯤의, 겉보기의
Korean pronunciation: **퀘**이자이
Example Sentences
- My roommate is a quasi-chef who can only make ramen with eggs.
- The company operates in a quasi-monopolistic manner in the region.
- She has a quasi-parental relationship with her younger colleagues.
quasi
ADJECTIVE//ˈkweɪzaɪ//
seemingly; apparently but not really; having some resemblance
a curious shopper picks up what appears to be a perfect, glossy red apple from a market display. As she lifts it closer to examine it, the plastic surface becomes obvious under the sunlight. The apple looks real from a distance but reveals its artificial nature upon closer inspection. The vendor watches nervously as other customers notice the fake fruit mixed among real produce. something that seems genuine but is apparently not really what it appears to be
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin quasi meaning 'as if' or 'almost like.' Roman lawyers used this term in legal contexts to describe situations that were almost but not quite something else, like 'quasi-guilty' for ambiguous cases.
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📝Examples
“My roommate is a quasi-chef who can only make ramen with eggs.”
“The company operates in a quasi-monopolistic manner in the region.”
“She has a quasi-parental relationship with her younger colleagues.”
“His quasi-intellectual comments at parties make everyone cringe.”
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