incognito

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin incognitus, unknown (in- not + cognitus known, perfect passive participle of cognoscere); via Italian incognito. Also French incognito, from Italian.

[edit] Adjective

incognito (comparative more incognito, superlative most incognito)

Positive
incognito

Comparative
more incognito

Superlative
most incognito

  1. Without being known; in disguise; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title

[edit] Usage notes

This term is said especially of great personages who sometimes adopt a disguise or an assumed character in order to avoid notice.

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  • 'Twas long ago/Since gods come down incognito. —Prior.
  • The prince royal of Persia came thither incognito. —Tatler.

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[edit] Adverb

incognito (comparative more incognito, superlative most incognito)

Positive
incognito

Comparative
more incognito

Superlative
most incognito

  1. without revealing one's identity

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[edit] Noun

Singular
incognito

Plural
incognitos

incognito (plural incognitos)

  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.

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Adjective

incognito m (f incognita, m plural incogniti, f plural incognite)

  1. unknown

[edit] Noun

incognito m. (plural incogniti)

  1. incognito

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