pseudonyms

Meanings

• noun

  A pseudonym is a false name assumed for a disguise or to deceive.

• A pen name or alias used by an author, artist, or performer.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pseudonyms
drones , gones , mones , pones , stones

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Homonyms

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

1. pseudo-class () : In computer programming, a class used to represent an element that has a specific CSS property.
   

2. pseudopodia () : In biology, a type of appendage found in certain organisms, such as starfish and certain types of flatworms.
   

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Homophones

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

1. pseudos (Greek) : false
   

2. pseudo- () : false or feigned
   

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Variants

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

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Forms

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pseudonym's, pseudonyms'

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Etymology

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From the Greek pseudonymos, meaning 'masked name'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pseudonym' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The pseudonym 'Mark Twain' was actually a combination of two facts: Twain meaning 'two' and the depth measurement 'mark twain' indicating that the water level was two fathoms deep.

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Related Concepts

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1. anonymity: The state of not being identified or known.

2. alias: A false or assumed name.

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Culture

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In literature, pseudonyms have been used for various reasons such as protecting identity, experimenting with different genres, or creating a new persona. Famous authors like Mark Twain, J.D. Salinger, and George Orwell have used pseudonyms.

How to Memorize "pseudonyms"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mask or disguise when you think of the word 'pseudonym'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a false name or alias.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'A masked name is a pseudonym' to remember the definition.

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