incognito (ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtəʊ
;ɪnˈkɒɡnɪtəʊ)
Definitions
adverb adjective (postpositive)
- under an assumed name or appearance; in disguise
noun
- a person who is incognito
- the assumed name or disguise of such a person
Word Origin
C17: from Italian, from Latin incognitus unknown, from in-C17: from Italian, from Latin unknown, from 1 + known + cognitus knownUsage examples
`Lady Rice is here incognito ," said the doorman, `so in theory it's not our concern.
, Splitting (1995)Special Forces: Used initially as incognito forces to provide intelligence on Taliban's deployments for pinpoint air attacks.
India Today (2001)The incognito state house is all over Auckland, as we discover, when senior planner Stuart Bracey takes us for a tour.
New Zealand Herald (2004)It was soon discovered however, but by the tacit consent of every one, his incognito has been respected.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)Her incognito , at least, was genuine enough, and a good family tradition as well.
, CHRISTINA QUEEN OF SWEDEN: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric (2004)