pseudonym — a fictitious name, especially one used by an author
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fictitious name, especially one used by an author
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsuːdənɪm/
Example Sentences
- J.K. Rowling used the pseudonym Robert Galbraith when she wanted to write crime novels.
- My grandmother's romance novel pseudonym is 'Passion Butterfly' - we're still recovering from the shock.
- The blogger's pseudonym 'Kitchen Disaster' perfectly matched her cooking skills.
pseudonym
NOUN[/ˈsuːdənɪm/]
a fictitious name, especially one used by an author
The novelist published her new book under a pseudonym to keep her real identity private.
The author chose a pseudonym because she wanted to publish her stories without revealing her real name. (Think: PSEUDO(= false / imitation) + NYM(= name))
The author used a pseudonym, explained its synonym, and shortened the title into an acronym.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French pseudonyme, derived from Greek pseud- (false) combined with -onym (name). The term was coined in the 18th century to describe a false or assumed name used by writers and artists.
Breakdown
pseud- (false, from Greek pseudēs) + -onym (name, from Greek onyma) = pseudonym
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“J.K. Rowling used the pseudonym Robert Galbraith when she wanted to write crime novels.”
“My grandmother's romance novel pseudonym is 'Passion Butterfly' - we're still recovering from the shock.”
“The blogger's pseudonym 'Kitchen Disaster' perfectly matched her cooking skills.”
“Many authors choose a pseudonym to maintain privacy or appeal to different audiences.”
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