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1. Etymology of the English word intimate

the English word intimate
derived from the Latin word intimus (inmost; most secret; most intimate)
derived from the Latin word intimatus
derived from the Late Latin word intimare (tell, tell about, relate)

Derivations in English

intimacy, intimated, intimating

Cognates

Dutch intiem, French intime, German intim, Italian intimo, Lithuanian intymus, Norwegian intim, Polish intymny, Russian интимный, Swedish intim

Usage

Word found in Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word intimate

derived from the English word intimate
derived from the Late Latin word intimare (tell, tell about, relate)

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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