I. ˌin-ˌkäg-ˈnē-(ˌ)tō also in-ˈkäg-nə-ˌtō adverb or adjective
Etymology: Italian, from Latin incognitus unknown, from in- + cognitus, past participle of cognoscere to know — more at cognition
Date: 1635
: with one's identity concealed
II. noun
( plural -tos )
Date: 1638
1. : one appearing or living incognito
2. : the state or assumed identity of one living or traveling incognito or incognita