pseudonym Definition
pseudo·nym (so̵̅o̅′də nim′)
noun
a fictitious name, esp. one assumed by an author; pen name
Etymology: Fr pseudonyme < Gr pseudōnymos: see pseudonymous
pseudonym Related Forms
pseu′do·nym′·ity noun
pseudonym Synonyms
pseudonym Usage Examples
Converse of object
- adopt: From time to time, Cosmo adopts a different pseudonym.
- use: He used the pseudonym, " The Whistler at the Plow " .
- choose: Why did you chose that particular pseudonym, does it have any great personal significance?
- give: Name: For the purpose of the assignment, give a credible pseudonym.
- have: Dave had the wrong pseudonym paired with wrong title.
- create: In 1975, tho, Millard created the pseudonym Nick Philips and directed his first two horror movies, practically back to back.
Converse of subject
know: He has recently started to be known by a new pseudonym -- David Cameron.
Adjective modifier
- various: As the 4x4's various pseudonyms - Chelsea Tractor, Montessori Wagon - suggest, it's not their ability to go off road.
- different: From time to time, Cosmo adopts a different pseudonym.
- many: Often a fugitive, M N Roy was one of the many pseudonyms he adopted to avoid arrest.
- other: He has written almost nothing else since and has become identified with " John Christopher " , his other pseudonyms long since discarded.
- new: Then in 1935 a new pseudonym was to take Cavan O'Connor to new heights of fame.
- male: Like them, Macfarlane had to write under a male pseudonym to get her writings in print.
Noun used with modifier
- Internet: The text for the project was also the birth of my obligatory internet pseudonym.
- author: A directory of author pseudonyms, aliases, nicknames, and pen names is also provided.
Preposition: in
publication: The consent form would also indicate if the participant would be identified by name or pseudonym in any publications.
Preposition: for
someone: The surname meaning " terror " in German would suggest itself to be an appropriate pseudonym for someone portraying horrific characters.
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