"quasi" (Latin)

by Craig Shrives

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.
quasi (meaning)

Previous and Next Terms

Test Your Knowledge of Latin Terms

Ready for the Test?

More Latin Terms

Help Us Improve Grammar Monster

  • Do you disagree with something on this page?
  • Did you spot a typo?

Find Us Quicker!

  • When using a search engine (e.g., Google, Bing), you will find Grammar Monster quicker if you add #gm to your search term.

See Also

A full list of Latin terms used in English A list of common grammar errors A list of easily confused words A list of sayings and proverbs

Page URL