intimation
pronunciation
How to pronounce intimation in British English:
UK [ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃn]
How to pronounce intimation in American English:
US [ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- an indirect suggestion
- a slight suggestion or vague understanding
Word Origin
- intimation (n.)
- mid-15c., "action of making known," from Middle French intimation (late 14c.), from Late Latin intimationem (nominative intimatio) "an announcement" (in Medieval Latin "a judicial notification"), noun of action from past participle stem of intimare (see intimate). Meaning "suggestion, hint" is from 1530s.
Example
- 1. He has given us no intimation .
- 2. Has she given any intimation of her intentions ?
- 3. Mrs. reynolds respect for elizabeth seemed to increase on this intimation of her knowing her master .
- 4. Brown gave no intimation that he had heard anything .
- 5. For the first time I felt some intimation of danger .