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pseudonymous

adj · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /s(j)uːˈdɒ.nɪ.məs/
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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to a pseudonym.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, usually

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adj

Meaning 2

Fictitious.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, usually

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adj

Meaning 3

That uses a pseudonym.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, usually

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adj

Meaning 4

Pertaining to pseudonymization.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, usually

Topics: computing, engineering, law, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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adjective satellite

Meaning 5

bearing or identified by an assumed (often pen) name

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the writings of Mark Twain are pseudonymous

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History

Etymology

From Latin pseudōnymus, from Ancient Greek ψευδώνῠμος (pseudṓnŭmos). By surface analysis, pseudonym + -ous.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: pseudónimo — Translations