ˌ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ˈrāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English inspiracioun, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French inspiration, from Old French, from Late Latin inspiration-, inspiratio, from Latin inspiratus (past participle of inspirare to breathe into, inspire) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : a divine influence or action upon the lives of certain persons that is believed to qualify them to receive and communicate sacred revelation and is interpreted within Christianity as the direct action of the Holy Spirit
2.
[Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin inspiration-, inspiratio ]
: the act of breathing in ; specifically : the drawing of air into the lungs — opposed to expiration
3.
a. : the act or power of moving the intellect or emotions : capacity to inspire
the inspiration of this lovely scene
b. : the act of suggesting or influencing opinions or information especially on a public matter
the inspiration of this rumor was traced to a source near the governor
4.
a. : the quality or state of being inspired
an artist whose inspiration came from many sources
found his inspiration weakening
b. : something that is inspired
had a new inspiration as he waited
a scheme that was a pure inspiration
5. : someone or something that inspires : an inspiring agent or influence