n.
Pronunciation: ˌ in(t)-sp ə - ' r ā -sh ə n, -( 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 opinions
2 : the act of drawing in specifically : the drawing of air into the lungs
3 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 \ -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l \ adjective
– in · spi · ra · tion · al · ly adverb