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in·​fla·​tus | \ ə̇nˈflātəs \
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Definition of inflatus

: afflatus, inspiration

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History and Etymology for inflatus

Latin, from inflatus, past participle of inflare to inflate

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“Inflatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflatus. Accessed 13 May. 2021.

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