inspiration

[ in-spuh-rey-shuhn ]
/ ˌɪn spəˈreɪ ʃən /
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noun

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Origin of inspiration

1275–1325; Middle English inspiracio(u)n<Late Latin inspīrātiōn- (stem of inspīrātiō). See inspire, -ation

OTHER WORDS FROM inspiration

re·in·spi·ra·tion, noun

Words nearby inspiration

inspector general, inspector of taxes, inspersion, insphere, inspirable, inspiration, inspirational, inspiration board, inspirator, inspiratory, inspiratory capacity
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Words related to inspiration

motivation, revelation, insight, influence, encouragement, genius, incentive, enthusiasm, vision, whim, brainchild, hunch, fancy, motive, awakening, illumination, flash, creativity, stimulation, approach

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British Dictionary definitions for inspiration

inspiration
/ (ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən) /

noun

stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc, to special or unusual activity or creativity
the state or quality of being so stimulated or aroused
someone or something that causes this state
an idea or action resulting from such a state
the act or process of inhaling; breathing in
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Medical definitions for inspiration

inspiration
[ ĭn′spə-rā′shən ]

n.

The inhalation of air into the lungs.
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Scientific definitions for inspiration

inspiration
[ ĭn′spə-rā′shən ]

See inhalation.
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