1. One unknown or in disguise, or under an assumed character or name.

2. The assumption of disguise or of a feigned character; the state of

being in disguise or not recognized.

His incognito was endangered.

Sir W. Scott.

In*cog"ni*za*ble (?), a. Not cognizable; incapable of being recognized,

known, or distinguished. H. Spenser.

The Lettish race, not a primitive stock of the Slavi, but a

distinct branch, now become incognizable.

Tooke.

In*cog"ni*zance (?), n. Failure to cognize, apprehended, or notice.

This incognizance may be explained.

Sir W. Hamilton.

In*cog"ni*zant (?), a. Not cognizant; failing to apprehended or notice.

Of the several operations themselves, as acts of volition, we are

wholly incognizant.

Sir W. Hamilton.

In`cog*nos"ci*ble (?), a. Incognizable. -- In`cog*nos"ci*bil"i*ty (#),

n.

{ In`co*her"ence (?), In`co*her"en*cy (?), } n. [Cf. F. incohérence.]

1. The quality or state of being incoherent; want of coherence; want of

cohesion or adherence. Boyle.

2. Want of connection; incongruity; inconsistency; want of agreement or

dependence of one part on another; as, the incoherence of arguments,

facts, etc.

Incoherences in matter, and suppositions without proofs, put

handsomely together, are apt to pass for strong reason.

Locke.

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