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inspiration

[ in-spuh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. an inspiring or animating action or influence:

    I cannot write poetry without inspiration.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. something inspired, as an idea.
  3. a result of inspired activity.
  4. a thing or person that inspires.
  5. Theology.
    1. a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul.
    2. the divine quality of the writings or words of a person so influenced.
  6. the drawing of air into the lungs; inhalation.
  7. the act of inspiring; quality or state of being inspired.


inspiration

/ ˌɪԲɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc, to special or unusual activity or creativity
  2. the state or quality of being so stimulated or aroused
  3. someone or something that causes this state
  4. an idea or action resulting from such a state
  5. the act or process of inhaling; breathing in
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of inspiration1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English inspiracio(u)n, from Late Latin Բīپō-, stem of Բīپō literally “a breathing in,” from Բī(ܲ) “breathed in” (past participle of Բī; inspire ) + -ion
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Taking a blowtorch to space science would also have little effect on the federal budget while setting back American leadership in space — and the inspiration it provides across political divides — by generations.

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Some have two movies in mind, letting inspiration take over inside the Closet for the third movie.

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It's senior priest previously told an Italian newspaper that Pope Francis had said he wished to be laid to rest there in 2022, citing inspiration from the Virgin Mary.

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And the live gig reflected the inspiration for the new song, and album.

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I found particular inspiration in the Synod on Synodality, his bold invitation for the global church to embrace deeper listening, shared discernment and collective journeying.

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