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pseudonym Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of pseudonym?

The plural of pseudonym is pseudonyms.

/ˈs(j)uː.də(ʊ).nɪm/

What Does Pseudonym Mean?

Pseudonym is a noun that means A fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars. As an adjective, it means Pseudonymous (who uses a pseudonym).

Word Facts for Pseudonym

Part of speech	noun, adjective
Pronunciation	//ˈs(j)uː.də(ʊ).nɪm//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	anonym and nom de guerre
Plural	pseudonyms

Pseudonym Definition (Noun)

A fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.
The Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson wrote "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll.

Pseudonym as an Adjective

Pseudonymous (who uses a pseudonym).

Noun

A fictitious name, as those used by writers and movie stars.
The Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson wrote "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll.

Synonyms of Pseudonym

anonym nom de guerre

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Antonyms of Pseudonym

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Pseudonym in a Sentence

The Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson wrote "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll.

Word Forms & Grammar

pseudonym (plural pseudonyms)

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Origin of Pseudonym

Origin 1: Back-formation from pseudonymous, from Latin pseudonymus (adjective), from Ancient Greek ψευδώνυμος (pseudṓnumos, adjective), from ψευδής (pseudḗs, “false”) +‎ ὄνυμα (ónuma, a dialectal form of ὄνομα (ónoma, “name”)) +‎ -ος (-os, adjective-forming suffix). Alternatively, borrowed from French pseudonyme (“fictitious name”, noun), coined in 1834 from pseud- +‎ -onyme (noun-forming suffix). By surface analysis, pseudo- +‎ -onym (noun-forming suffix).

Origin 2: Borrowed from French pseudonyme (“pseudonymous”, adjective), from Latin pseudonymus (adjective), from Ancient Greek ψευδώνυμος (pseudṓnumos, adjective). By surface analysis, pseudo- +‎ -onym.

Pronouncing Pseudonym

The standard pronunciation of pseudonym is //ˈs(j)uː.də(ʊ).nɪm//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Pseudonym: Your Questions Answered

Is pseudonym a noun or an adjective?

Pseudonym is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.

What is another word for pseudonym?

You can replace pseudonym with words such as anonym and nom de guerre. See the full list of pseudonym synonyms and antonyms.