(anatomy) The innermost part of an anatomical structure, particularly a tubular one

plural of intima

plural of intima

The innermost layer of an artery or vein, made up of one layer of endothelial cells and supported by an internal elastic lamina.

The act of intimating. / The thing intimated. / Announcement; declaration. / A hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice; a remote or ambiguous reference.

Closely acquainted; familiar. / Of or involved in a sexual relationship. / Personal; private. / Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.

A very close friend. / (in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

(transitive, intransitive) To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly. / (transitive, India) To notify.

(uncountable, countable) Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, not necessarily involving sexuality. / (countable) Intimate relationship.

In an intimate manner.