What is the difference between pseudo and quasi

Talk radio is either the fertile valley or the fruited plains of popular speech. As a regular listener to several genres I have noticed both hosts and listeners confusing these two words: quasi and pseudo. One may almost understand why there might be confusion. At the very outer edges of the meaning of both they almost touch but they are distinct words with distinct senses.

This is a significant adjective in New Testament usage. Thus, the correct usage of pseudo is a substitute or a synonym for false. Only the user who asked this question will see who disagreed with this answer. Featured answer. It's used in the phrase "pseudoscience" often, but not super often outside this phrase. As opposed in German, where quasi is very common, the English word is very limited and I would use it once a year or something as opposed to the German word where some kids use it many times per minute.

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You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Quasi Vs pseudo. Pseudo is not genuine, but has the appearance of one. I wish know to more about the differences in the meaning of these two words. Last edited: Sep 16, Hello VSPrasad, It is good that you have used dictionaries to establish the basic meanings of these words.