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"quasi" (Latin)
What does the Latin term quasi mean?
"Quasi" is a Latin term that has been adopted into English and is commonly used as a prefix or an adverb. It means "as if," "almost," or "resembling" and is used to indicate a resemblance or similarity to something, without being exactly the same or fully equivalent.Examples in Sentences
Here are three example sentences:- The character in the novel was described as a quasi detective, as he possessed some investigative skills but lacked the professional training.
- The company's new product is a quasi smartphone, offering similar features and functionalities to a smartphone but with limited capabilities.
- In the play, the actor portrayed a quasi historical figure, combining elements of different historical personalities to create a fictional character.

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