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:a. a [[divine]] influence directly and immediately exerted upon the [[mind]] or [[soul]]. | :a. a [[divine]] influence directly and immediately exerted upon the [[mind]] or [[soul]]. | ||
:b. the [[divine]] [[quality]] of the writings or [[words]] of a person so influenced. | :b. the [[divine]] [[quality]] of the writings or [[words]] of a person so influenced. | ||
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6. the [[drawing]] of air into the lungs; [[inhalation]]. | 6. the [[drawing]] of air into the lungs; [[inhalation]]. | ||
7. the act of inspiring; [[quality]] or [[state]] of being inspired. | 7. the act of inspiring; [[quality]] or [[state]] of being inspired. | ||
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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
1275–1325; ME inspiracio(u)n < LL inspīrātiōn- (s. of inspīrātiō). See inspire, -ation | 1275–1325; ME inspiracio(u)n < LL inspīrātiōn- (s. of inspīrātiō). See inspire, -ation |
Revision as of 00:36, 17 November 2009
Pronunciation
in-spuh-rey-shuhn
Noun
1. an inspiring or animating action or influence: "I cannot write poetry without inspiration".
2. something inspired, as an idea.
3. a result of inspired activity.
4. a thing or person that inspires.
5. Theology.
- a. a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul.
- b. 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.
Origin
1275–1325; ME inspiracio(u)n < LL inspīrātiōn- (s. of inspīrātiō). See inspire, -ation
Synonyms
1. stimulus, incitement.