quasi
Pronunciation: [ˈkwɑːzaɪ]
Word
Context: “similarity”
(adjective) when something is almost, but not quite, like something else. It's like saying something is a kind of version or a half version of something.
Example
She described her style as quasi-formal, meaning it's almost formal but not quite.
Example
His new song is not a quasi-hit; it didn't get any attention at all.
Example
Is this art a quasi-replica of the original piece?
Context: “similarity”
(adverb) when something behaves or appears in a way that is similar to something else, but it's not exactly that thing.
Example
The scientist used a quasi-experimental approach to study the effects of light on plants.
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This theory isn't quasi-accepted; it's widely debated among experts.
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Can we say that this method is quasi-effective in solving the problem?
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