pseudonymous

adjective

pseu·​don·​y·​mous sü-ˈdä-nə-məs How to pronounce pseudonymous (audio)
: bearing or using a fictitious name
a pseudonymous report
also : being a pseudonym
pseudonymously adverb
pseudonymousness noun

Examples of pseudonymous in a Sentence

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The identities of most of the other contest winners are largely private, known only by their pseudonymous nicknames and cryptocurrency wallet addresses. Kevin Collier, NBC news, 21 May 2025 The nature of the pseudonymous wallets raises questions about the true identities and motivations of the token’s largest holders, who have bought a seat at the table with a U.S. president. Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 18 May 2025 However, what about bitcoin’s elusive pseudonymous founder, Satoshi Nakamoto? Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Bailey’s company is named Nakamoto, a tribute to the pseudonymous bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pseudonymous

Word History

Etymology

Greek pseudōnymos

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pseudonymous was circa 1706

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“Pseudonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pseudonymous. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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