Incognito: meaning, definitions and examples

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incognito

 

[ หŒษชnหˆkษ’ษกnษชtษ™สŠ ]

Adverb / Noun
Context #1 | Adverb

browsing the internet

Without revealing one's identity or true intentions.

Synonyms

anonymously, discreetly, privately

Examples of usage

  • I prefer to browse incognito so that my search history remains private.
  • She decided to travel incognito to avoid being recognized.
Context #2 | Noun

persona

An assumed or false identity.

Synonyms

alias, disguise, pseudonym

Examples of usage

  • The celebrity traveled under an incognito to avoid paparazzi.
  • He adopted an incognito to protect his real identity.

Translations

Translations of the word "incognito" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incรณgnito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅเคžเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช inkognito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ incognito

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะบะพะณะฝั–ั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ incognito

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒฟๅ (ใจใใ‚ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท incognito

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incรณgnito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gizli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ต๋ช… (์ต๋ช…)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู‡ูˆู„ ุงู„ู‡ูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inkognito

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inkognito

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒฟๅ (tรฒumรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inkognito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nafnlaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะนะผำ™ะปั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ namษ™lum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incรณgnito

Etymology

The word 'incognito' originated from the Latin word 'incognitus', which means 'unknown' or 'unrecognized'. It was first recorded in English in the early 17th century. The term was initially used in the context of incognito appearances of royalty or celebrities to conceal their identities. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the idea of anonymity and secrecy in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,233, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.