Word: quasistate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: qua
si
state
Definition: An inchoate state; a geopolitical entity that might develop into a state.
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: state
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any sovereign polity; a national or city-state government.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: status
Language: la
Decoded: status
Meaning: manner of standing, attitude, position, carriage, manner, dress, apparel; and other senses