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How do you spell Anonymous?

Correct spelling

anonymous

ANONYM + OUS. Think: no name.

Why is anonymous spelled this way?

From Greek anonymos, nameless. AN (without) + ONOMA (name). Something anonymous exists without a name attached — identity deliberately erased or withheld.

Common misspellings of anonymous

anonamousanonymosanonymusanonimous

Example

The donation was anonymous.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell anonymous?+
The correct spelling is "anonymous". ANONYM + OUS. Think: no name.
Is it anonamous or anonymous?+
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