Intimation

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions of intimation

noun the action of making something known, especially in an indirect way

Example Sentences

A1 She gave me an intimation that she would be late for the meeting.

A2 The teacher's intimation of the upcoming test made the students nervous.

B1 The intimation of a possible promotion excited the employees.

B2 His subtle intimation that he wanted to break up caught her off guard.

C1 The intimation of a government investigation into the company's practices caused panic among the executives.

C2 The intimation of a potential merger between the two companies was met with cautious optimism.

Examples of intimation in a Sentence

formal The letter from the lawyer contained an intimation of legal action if the payment was not made promptly.

informal She gave me a subtle intimation that she wanted to break up.

slang I got an intimation from my boss that I might be getting a promotion soon.

figurative The dark clouds gathering in the sky were an intimation of an approaching storm.

Grammatical Forms of intimation

• past tense: intimated
• plural: intimations
• comparative: more intimated
• superlative: most intimated
• present tense: intimates
• future tense: will intimate
• perfect tense: have intimated
• continuous tense: is intimating
• singular: intimation
• positive degree: intimate
• infinitive: to intimate
• gerund: intimating
• participle: intimating

Origin and Evolution of intimation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intimation' originated from the Latin word 'intimare' which means to make known or announce.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intimation' has evolved to also convey a subtle hint or suggestion, in addition to its original meaning of making something known or announcing it.