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pseudonym Definition

pseudo·nym (so̵̅o̅də 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

n.

pen name, anonym, assumed name; see alias. See syn. study at alias.

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.