Incognito Definition

ĭnkŏg-nētō, ĭn-kŏgnĭ-tō
incognitos
adjective
With true identity unrevealed or disguised; under an assumed name, rank, etc.
Webster's New World
noun
The identity assumed by a person whose actual identity is disguised or concealed.
American Heritage
A person who is incognito.
Webster's New World
The state of being incognito.
Webster's New World
The disguise assumed.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adverb

Without revealing one's identity.

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Other Word Forms of Incognito

Noun

Singular:
incognito
Plural:
incognitos

Origin of Incognito

  • Italian from Latin incognitus unknown in- not in–1 cognitus past participle of cognōscere to learn, recognize cognition

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin incognitus (“unknown”), from in- (“not”) + cognitus (“known”), perfect passive participle of cognoscere via Italian incognito.

    From Wiktionary

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