incognita

/ɪnˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tə/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing whose identity or nature is unknown or unexplained.

“The missing heir became a historical incognita, sparking years of research and debate.”

2. noun

A problem or situation whose nature or solution is unknown or unexplained.

“The team struggled to solve the complex incognita of the project’s budget and timeline.”

Synonyms

  • enigma
  • mystery
  • secret
  • unknown

Antonyms

  • certain
  • familiar
  • known