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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: of unknown identity, as an author or donor.
The crime was reported by an anonymous caller.The donor of the gift wished to remain anonymous.
synonyms:
innominate, nameless
similar words:
faceless, unknown
definition 2: given, created, or carried out by a person who wishes to be unknown or whose identity can't be discovered.
The anonymous gift came as a great surprise to him.The anonymous letter contained a threat.The museum has numerous anonymous works dating from this period.
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derivation: anonymously (adv.)
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