Definitions
the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
Word origin
From Middle English inspiracioun, from Old French inspiration, from Late Latin īnspīrātiōnem (nominative: īnspīrātiō), from Latin īnspīrātus (past participle of inspīrō). By surface analysis, inspire + -ation. Displaced native Old English onbryrdnes (literally “in-pricked-ness”).
Used in a sentence
“Holonym: respiration”
“The respiratory movements are no longer normal and rhythmic acts of inspiration and exspiration, but abnormal and irregular expiratory movements”
“If a reaction involves increased muscle tonus and too much inspiration, muscle relaxation and exhalation exercises might be of use.”
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