quasi- ˈkwāˌzī,ˈkwäzē/ combining form seemingly; apparently but not really. "quasi-American" synonyms:supposedly, seemingly, apparently,allegedly, ostensibly, on the face of it,on the surface, to all intents and purposes, outwardly, superficially,purportedly, nominally;  pseudo- "quasi-scientific theories" being partly or almost. "quasicrystalline" synonyms:partly, partially, part, to a certain extent, to some extent, half, relatively,comparatively, (up) to a point; More