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intimation

[ in-tuh-mey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of intimating, or making known indirectly.
  2. a hint; suggestion:

    The death of his father was his first intimation of mortality.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of intimation1

First recorded in 1425–75; from French, from Late Latin intimātiōn-, stem of intimātiō, equivalent to intimāt(us), past participle of intimāre “to announce, make known” + -iō -ion ( def ); intimate 2( def )
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Example Sentences

It is impossible to believe that thus far it is anything but a sketch and intimation of what it will presently be.

A test examination would follow of a perfunctory character, and an intimation of your appointment would be the sequel.

The reality of the pre-intimation of these shows their importance, and points out that preparation ought to be made for them.

He had been very wild and violent, and the intimation that he was hopelessly intoxicated was not very carefully concealed.

This was the first intimation to Lucy Warrender's friends in London of her sudden death.

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