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inspiration
[ in-spuh-rey-shuhn ]
/ ˌɪn spəˈreɪ ʃən /
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Origin of inspiration
OTHER WORDS FROM inspiration
re·in·spi·ra·tion, nounWords nearby inspiration
inspectorate, inspector general, inspector of taxes, insphere, inspirable, inspiration, inspirational, inspiration board, inspirator, inspiratory, inspire
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How to use inspiration in a sentence
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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Scientific definitions for inspiration
inspiration
[ ĭn′spə-rā′shən ]
See inhalation.
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