quasi
adjective | \ ˈkwā-ˌzī, -ˌsī; ˈkwä-zē, -sē \ | qua·si
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: having such a resemblance to another thing as to fall within its general category a quasi corporation
quasi
adverb
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: in some significant sense or degree —often used in combination quasi-fiscal — see also quasi-judicial, quasi-legislative