Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ee-kwuh l]
- /ˈkweɪ zaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑ si, -zi ˈē-kwəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ee-kwuh l]
- /ˈkweɪ zaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑ si, -zi ˈē-kwəl/
Definitions of quasi-equal word
- adjective quasi-equal as great as; the same as (often followed by to or with): The velocity of sound is not equal to that of light. 1
- adjective quasi-equal like or alike in quantity, degree, value, etc.; of the same rank, ability, merit, etc.: two students of equal brilliance. 1
- adjective quasi-equal evenly proportioned or balanced: an equal contest. 1
- adjective quasi-equal uniform in operation or effect: equal laws. 1
- adjective quasi-equal adequate or sufficient in quantity or degree: The supply is equal to the demand. 1
- adjective quasi-equal having adequate powers, ability, or means: He was equal to the task. 1
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Origin of quasi-equal
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (adj.) < Latin aequālis equal, like, equivalent to aequ(us) even, plain, just + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Quasi-equal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quasi-equal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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