incognito

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Without being known; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title; in disguise.
adv
  1. Without revealing one's identity.
noun
  1. One unknown or in disguise, or under an assumed character or name.
  2. The assumption of disguise or of a feigned character; the state of being in disguise or not recognized.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ /ˌɪnˈkɒɡnɪtoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-incognito.wav

Word forms

incognito incognitos

Etymology

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

Derived words

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