Intimation and Intuition

Intimation

Intimation noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).
Usage example: the newscaster could not resist giving a slight intimation that the voting was going contrary to predictions
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Intuition and intimation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intuition" instead a noun "Intimation".

Intuition

Intuition noun - Instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes).
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Intimation and intuition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intimation" instead a noun "Intuition".

Nearby Words: intuitive, intuitively, intuitional, intuited, intuiting
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