n.1 a a supposed creative force or influence on poets, artists, musicians, etc., stimulating the production of works of art. b a person, principle, faith, etc. stimulating artistic or moral fervour and creativity. c a similar divine influence supposed to have led to the writing of Scripture etc.
2 a sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea.
3 a drawing in of breath; inhalation.
Derivatives:
inspirational adj. inspirationism n. inspirationist n.
Etymology: ME f. OF f. LL inspiratio -onis (as INSPIRE)