Quasi
/ˈkwɑː.zi/noun
As if; seemingly; resembling.
Did you know?The term 'quasi' has been used in legal contexts since the 17th century, often to describe entities that appear to hold certain rights or powers but lack full status.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
quasi
“As if; as though.”
15th Century
Middle English
quasi
“Used to denote resemblance or similarity.”
17th Century
English
quasi
“Adopted into English legal terminology, signifying something that is similar to or resembles another.”
Modern English
English
quasi
“Used broadly to indicate something that is partly or almost something else.”