anonymous — having no known name or identity; done by someone unknown
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having no known name or identity; done by someone unknown
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnɑːnɪməs/
Example Sentences
- The anonymous hacker left only a smiley face emoji as their signature.
- She decided to submit her controversial article under an anonymous pen name.
- The anonymous pizza delivery turned out to be from his secret admirer.
anonymous
ADJECTIVE[/əˈnɑːnɪməs/]
having no known name or identity; done by someone unknown
An anonymous source secretly passes information to a journalist
The anonymous employee walked through the office without a name tag. (AN = without + ONYM = name + OUS)
Lost in the crowded city, he remained anonymous beneath his hat.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'anonymos' (ἀνώνυμος), composed of 'an-' (without) and 'onyma' (name). The term entered English via Latin and French, first appearing in the 16th century to describe works or authors of unknown identity.
Breakdown
an- (without) + -onym (name, from Greek 'onyma') + -ous (adjective suffix) = anonymous
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📝Examples
“The anonymous hacker left only a smiley face emoji as their signature.”
“She decided to submit her controversial article under an anonymous pen name.”
“The anonymous pizza delivery turned out to be from his secret admirer.”
“Anonymous feedback often provides the most honest opinions.”
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