👉 In linguistics, "intimations" is a type of linguistic phenomenon where listeners perceive a particular word or phrase as having additional meaning beyond its literal connotation. This can be due to various factors such as cultural context, social norms, and personal associations. Intimations are often used in literature, poetry, and other forms of creative writing to enhance the emotional impact of the text by adding depth and complexity. They can also appear in spoken language and have been studied in cognitive psychology and lingu