anon.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having no known name or identity or known source: Used to describe something or someone whose name is not known, not identified, or whose origin is not disclosed.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The poem was written by an anonymous author. (The writer of the poem is not named or known.)
- They received an anonymous donation for the project. (The money was given by a person or group who did not reveal their identity.)
- The tip came from an anonymous source. (The information was provided by someone who wished to remain unnamed.)
Advanced Usage
- "to remain anonymous": to choose not to reveal one's identity.
- The whistleblower chose to remain anonymous for safety reasons.
- "anonymous work": a creative work, such as a book or article, published without the author's name.
- Several medieval texts are anonymous works.
Variants and Related Words
- Anonymity (n): the condition of being anonymous.
- He valued his anonymity in the small town.
- Anonymously (adv): in a way that keeps one's identity secret.
- The letter was sent anonymously.
Synonyms
- Unnamed: not having been given a name.
- Unidentified: not recognized or known.
- Nameless: having no name; anonymous.
Notes on Usage
- The word anonymous is the full, standard form. The abbreviation anon. is less common in general prose and is more typical in specific contexts like bibliographies or reference lists to indicate an unknown author.
- When used as an adjective, it typically precedes a noun (e.g., , ).
Adjective
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having no known name or identity or known source
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anonymous authors
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anonymous donors
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an anonymous gift
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