noun a combining form meaning 'resembling,' 'having some, but not all of the features of,' used in the formation of compound words
adjective resembling or having a likeness to something; seemingly; apparently
Used to describe something that has some characteristics of a scientific concept but is not fully recognized as such
Used to describe a concept or idea that is similar to a philosophical concept but not identical
Used to describe a mathematical concept or operation that is similar to but not exactly the same as a standard mathematical principle
Used to describe a behavior or mental process that is similar to a psychological phenomenon but not exactly the same
Used to describe something that resembles or is similar to but not exactly the same as a legal concept or principle
In the field of literature, 'quasi' is often used to describe something that resembles or has some characteristics of a particular genre or style, but is not entirely the same.
Psychologists may use 'quasi' to describe a study or experiment that has some elements of a true experiment, but lacks certain key components such as random assignment or control group.
Scientists may use 'quasi' to refer to a research design that approximates an experimental design but does not meet all the criteria for a true experiment.
In the legal field, 'quasi' can be used to describe a legal entity or status that has some characteristics of a particular legal category, but does not fully meet the criteria to be classified as such.
Engineers may use 'quasi' to describe a material or structure that exhibits some properties of a certain material or design, but is not a perfect match.