Meaning
unknown factor, unknown
- unknown variable, factor, or uncertainty in a situation
- unknown quantity represented by a symbol in mathematics
In a sentence
Il tempo atmosferico rimane la principale incognita per l'evento di domani.
The weather remains the main unknown for tomorrow's event.
Ci sono ancora troppe incognite per prendere una decisione definitiva.
There are still too many unknowns to make a final decision.
Qual è l'incognita che vi preoccupa di più in questo progetto?
What is the unknown that worries you most in this project?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incognita | feminine · singular |
| incognite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in decision-making contexts to mean a risk or unpredictability.
- As a noun it is always feminine; the masculine adjective 'incognito' means 'unknown' or 'in disguise'.