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inspiration

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inspiration


Main Entry:
in·spi·ra·tion Listen to the pronunciation of inspiration
Pronunciation:
\ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən, -(ˌ)spi-\
Function:
noun
Date:
14th century
1 a: a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation b: the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions c: the act of influencing or suggesting opinions2: the act of drawing in; specifically : the drawing of air into the lungs3 a: the quality or state of being inspired b: something that is inspired <a scheme that was pure inspiration>4: an inspiring agent or influence
— in·spi·ra·tion·al Listen to the pronunciation of inspirational \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
— in·spi·ra·tion·al·ly adverb
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