Definition

A woman or girl whose identity is hidden or not revealed.

Example

The incognita attended the party wearing a mask to keep her identity secret.

Conversation

Did you hear about that mysterious woman who showed up at the party last night?

Yeah, everyone was talking about her! They called her an incognita.

I wonder what her story is and why she wanted to stay hidden.

It makes you curious, right? She definitely added some intrigue to the night.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incognita is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "cognitus" (meaning known). The word refers to something that is not known or is unknown.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not known' — 'in-' means not, and 'cognitus' means known. This helps you remember that 'incognita' refers to something that is unknown.

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