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   In·cog·ni·to

   /ˌinˌkäɡˈnēdō/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) having one's true identity concealed: "in order to observe you have to be incognito"

   adverb

   • 1. in a way that conceals one's true identity: "he is now operating incognito"

   noun

   • 1. an assumed or false identity: "she is locked in her incognito"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Italian, literally ‘unknown’, from Latin incognitus, from in- ‘not’ + cognitus (past participle of cognoscere ‘know’).

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   The meaning of INCOGNITO is with one's identity concealed. How to use incognito in a sentence. Did you know?

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   Incognito definition: having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name, especially to avoid notice or formal attentions.. See examples of INCOGNITO used in a sentence.

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   INCOGNITO definition: 1. avoiding being recognized, by changing your name or appearance: 2. avoiding being recognized…. Learn more.

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   INCOGNITO meaning: 1. avoiding being recognized, by changing your name or appearance: 2. avoiding being recognized…. Learn more.

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   When you want to do something and not be recognized, go incognito — hiding your true identity.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINCOGNITO definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is incognito is using a false name or wearing a disguise, in order not to be recognized or identified. Hotel inspectors have to travel incognito. He preferred to remain incognito.

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   1. with one's identity hidden or unknown. n. 2. a person who is incognito. 3. the state or disguise of such a person. [1630–40; < Italian < Latin incognitus unknown = in- in- 3 + cognitus, past participle of cognōscere to get to know; see cognition]

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   ĭnkŏg-nētō, ĭn-kŏgnĭ-tō. With true identity unrevealed or disguised; under an assumed name, rank, etc. The identity assumed by a person whose actual identity is disguised or concealed. A person who is incognito. The state of being incognito. The disguise assumed. Without revealing one's identity.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishincognito adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of incognito adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    What does the word incognito mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word incognito . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.