Word: quasipublic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: qua
si
pub
lic
Definition: Having some characteristics of a public system or organization.
Morphemes:
Affix: quasi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Similar to, but not exactly the same as; virtual(ly).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: quam
Language: la
Decoded: quam
PoS: Conjunction
Meaning: than
Affix: sī
Language: la
Decoded: si
PoS: Conjunction
Meaning: if, supposing that
Affix: public
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the state on behalf of the community.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūblicus
Language: la
Decoded: publicus
Meaning: pertaining to the people