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Definition inkling in American English

inkling noun

noun
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
1

a slight idea or small piece of information that tells you that something might exist or be happening

Example

The first inkling that something was wrong came on Wednesday.

Example

I had no inkling how serious these problems are.

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Definition inkling in American English