pseudonym
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pseudonym, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A fake name used instead of someone's real name, especially by writers or performers.
Synonyms
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How to use pseudonym
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Etymology
From Greek pseudonymos, "falsely named" — from pseudes ("false") and onoma ("name").
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What does “pseudonym” mean?
The word “pseudonym” means a fake name used instead of someone's real name, especially by writers or performers. In plain terms, a made-up name someone uses instead of their real one, often to stay anonymous.
How do you pronounce “pseudonym”?
“Pseudonym” is pronounced SOO-duh-nihm (/ˈsu.də.nɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “pseudonym” in a sentence?
Here is “pseudonym” used in a sentence: “Samuel Clemens wrote under the pseudonym Mark Twain.”
What part of speech is “pseudonym”?
“Pseudonym” is a noun.
Where does the word “pseudonym” come from?
The word “pseudonym” comes from Greek. From Greek pseudonymos, "falsely named" — from pseudes ("false") and onoma ("name").
Is “pseudonym” a common word?
“Pseudonym” is an uncommon word in modern English.