incognito — with one's true identity concealed
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: with one's true identity concealed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnkɑɡˈnitoʊ/
Example Sentences
- The famous chef went incognito to his own restaurant to check the service quality.
- She browsed the internet incognito to avoid targeted advertisements.
- The undercover journalist remained incognito for months to investigate the scandal.
incognito
ADVERB[/ˌɪnkɑɡˈnitoʊ/]
with one's true identity concealed
The famous actor traveled incognito, hiding behind sunglasses and a hoodie at the airport.
Eating burrito incognito, but the mosquito knows!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'incognito', derived from Latin 'incognitus' meaning 'unknown' or 'not known'. The word combines the Latin prefix 'in-' (not) with 'cognitus' (known, from 'cognoscere' meaning 'to know').
Breakdown
in- (not) + cognit- (known) + -o (adverbial ending) = incognito (in an unknown or concealed state)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The famous chef went incognito to his own restaurant to check the service quality.”
“She browsed the internet incognito to avoid targeted advertisements.”
“The undercover journalist remained incognito for months to investigate the scandal.”
“Even incognito, the pop star was recognized by her distinctive laugh at the coffee shop.”
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