incognito
adverb · adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Without revealing one's identity.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnkɔɡˈnitoʊ
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Definition
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adverb
Without revealing one's identity
“In Holland he lived incognito as a carpenter in the shipyards of the East India company.”
adjective
Without being known; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title; in disguise.
noun
One unknown or in disguise, or under an assumed character or name.
The assumption of disguise or of a feigned character; the state of being in disguise or not recognized.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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- “In Holland he lived incognito as a carpenter in the shipyards of the East India company.”adverb
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