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Word entry · 11 letters

inspiration

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"Muse's gift"

11 letters · collected on this word page

11 lettersPronunciation /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/Part of speech nounSorted aiiinnoprstStarts with IEnds with N1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. 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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