incognito

The definition of incognito is having a hidden identity.

(adjective)

An example of incognito is how you’d describe a person wearing a disguise.

See incognito in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective, adverb

with true identity unrevealed or disguised; under an assumed name, rank, etc.

Origin: It < L incognitus, unknown < in-, not + cognitus: see cognition

noun pl. incognitos

See incognito in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj.

With one's identity disguised or concealed.

noun pl. in·cog·ni·tos

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , from Latin incognitus, unknown

Origin: : in-, not; see in-¹

Origin: + cognitus

Origin: , past participle of cognōscere, to learn, recognize; see cognition

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