Incognito
/ˌɪn.kɒɡˈniː.toʊ/noun
In disguise or using a false identity.
Did you know?The term 'incognito' traces back to Latin, where it described someone who was unrecognized, often used in contexts of espionage and secret identities.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
incognitus
“Unknown or unrecognized.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
incognito
“In an unknown state or disguised.”
17th Century
English
incognito
“In disguise, especially to avoid being recognized.”
Modern English
English
incognito
“Used to denote someone traveling or acting under a concealed identity.”
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