pseudonym

Meanings

• noun

  A false name assumed for a disguise or to deceive.

  - "The author published his work under the pseudonym John Doe."
  - "The famous painter signed her masterpieces as Tom Thompson."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈsudoʊnɪm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pseudonym
doe , toe , poem , roe

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Pseudoscience (en) : A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pseudonym that leads to same result
pseudonym , pseudonyms , under a pseudonym

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek pseudonymos, meaning 'masked name'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The pseudonym 'Mark Twain' was reportedly chosen by Samuel Clemens because he had worked as a riverboat pilot and could claim to have 'two fathoms to mark' (a depth of 12 feet).

2. The pseudonym 'George Orwell' was actually the pen name of Eric Blair.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anonymity: The state of not being identified or known by name. Pseudonyms can provide a level of anonymity while still revealing some information.

2. Pen name: A pseudonym adopted by a person, especially a writer, for professional or personal reasons.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, pseudonyms have been used for various reasons such as protecting one's identity, writing under a pen name, or expressing different literary styles.

How to Memorize "pseudonym"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a mask or a disguise.
   - Imagine the Greek roots of the word: pseudos (false) and onyms (name).

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with disguises or masks.
   - Think of famous authors or artists who used pseudonyms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Pseudonym: Protecting Secret Under Deep Names In Masks'.

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