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in·sin·u·a·tion
\ə̇nˌsinyəˈwāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin insinuation-, insinuatio, from insinuatus (past participle) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act or process of insinuating: as
a. : stealthy or indirect hinting or suggestion
b. [Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin insinuation-, insinuatio, from Latin] Roman & civil law
(1) : the copying of an act or legal transaction (as a gift) in a public record
(2) : the first production of a will for probate
c. : the gaining of favor, affection, or influence by gentle or artful means : ingratiation
d. archaic : slow or indirect entry or penetration
2. : something that is insinuated: as
a. : an utterance intended to hint at or imply something subtly, slyly, or indirectly; especially : one intended to convey something derogatory
< his insinuations about the governor's income >
b. obsolete : an ingratiating act or speech |