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anonymous

a·non·y·mous

anonymous

 
 
pronunciation:
na n mihs
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having an unknown name or identity.
An anonymous witness reported the crime.
similar words:
unknown
definition 2: given, created, or carried out by a person who wishes to be unknown or whose identity can't be discovered.
The animal shelter received a large, anonymous donation last week.The anonymous letter was sent as a warning to the king.
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derivation: anonymously (adv.)
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