Definitions
- Referring to a subtle or indirect suggestion or hint. - Describing a warning or notification given in advance. - Talking about a private or confidential communication between individuals.
- Referring to a sign or signal that suggests something is happening or will happen. - Describing a symptom or evidence of a particular condition or situation. - Talking about a clue or piece of information that points towards a certain conclusion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a sign or suggestion of something.
- 2Both can be used to describe a warning or notification.
- 3Both can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Subtlety: Intimation is often more subtle or indirect than indication.
- 2Confidentiality: Intimation can refer to a private or confidential communication, while indication does not have this connotation.
- 3Evidence: Indication often refers to concrete evidence or symptoms, while intimation is more suggestive or implied.
- 4Clarity: Indication is often clearer and more direct than intimation.
- 5Usage: Indication is more commonly used than intimation in everyday language.
Remember this!
Intimation and indication are synonyms that both refer to a sign or suggestion of something. However, intimation is often more subtle or indirect, while indication is clearer and more direct. Intimation can also refer to a private or confidential communication, while indication often refers to concrete evidence or symptoms.
