incognito
incognito Lexical Profile
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• adverb
With one's true identity concealed or under an assumed name.
"The famous actor preferred to travel incognito so he could explore the city without being followed by photographers."
• adjective
Having one's true identity concealed or disguised, often to avoid public notice or formal attention.
"The restaurant critic remained incognito throughout the meal to ensure she received standard service."
• noun
The state or condition of having one's true identity concealed, or the disguise or assumed identity adopted for this purpose.
"The visiting monarch maintained a strict incognito during his private tour of the museum."
A person who is unknown or who has concealed their true identity.
"The mysterious guest arrived as a complete incognito to everyone at the reception."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Italian incognito ('unknown'), from Latin incognitus, formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and cognitus, the past participle of cognoscere ('to come to know').