incognito
|in-cog-ni-to|
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/ɪnˈkɑːɡniːtoʊ/
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/ɪnˈkɒɡniːtəʊ/
hidden identity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incognito' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'incognito,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'cognitus' meant 'known.'
Historical Evolution
'incognito' changed from the Italian word 'incognito' and eventually became the modern English word 'incognito'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unknown or unrecognized,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having one's true identity concealed.
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid attention.
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Adverb 1
in a way that conceals one's true identity.
He went incognito to the party.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 17:51