INSPIRATION


Meaning of INSPIRATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən, -(ˌ)spi- ]

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 -shnəl, -shə-n ə l adjective

• in·spi·ra·tion·al·ly adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.