First Known Use: 1635
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1incognito
adverb or adjective in·cog·ni·to \ˌin-ˌkäg-ˈnē-(ˌ)tō also in-ˈkäg-nə-ˌtō\
: with your true identity kept secret (as by using a different name or a disguise)
Full Definition of INCOGNITO
: with one's identity concealed
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Origin of INCOGNITO
Italian, from Latin incognitus unknown, from in- + cognitus, past participle of cognoscere to know — more at cognition
2incognito
noun
plural incognitos
Definition of INCOGNITO
1
: one appearing or living incognito
2
: the state or assumed identity of one living or traveling incognito or incognita
First Known Use of INCOGNITO
1638
Rhymes with INCOGNITO
INCOGNITO Defined for Kids
incognito
adverb or adjective in·cog·ni·to \ˌin-ˌkäg-ˈnē-tō, in-ˈkäg-nə-ˌtō\
Definition of INCOGNITO for Kids
: with someone's identity kept secret <He's traveling incognito.>
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