alias

noun

Another name; especially, an assumed name.

(computing) An abbreviation that replaces a string of commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks.

(law) A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.

(signal processing) An spurious signal generated as a technological artifact.

verb

(computing) To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.

(signal processing, of two signals, ambitransitive) To make or become indistinguishable.

adverb

Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called; also known as; formerly known as.

(law) Used to connect the different names of a person who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful

Roots

aliusalias- · Latin · other

Synonyms for alias

pseudonymn anonymn

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Where does alias come from?

The word alias breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root alias-, from Latin alius (“other”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.