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as·pi·ra·tion [ àspə ráysh'n ] (plural as·pi·ra·tions)

noun

Definition:

1. ambition: a desire or ambition to achieve something

2. breathy pronunciation: pronunciation accompanied by breathing out

3. suction: the withdrawal by suction of fluids or gases from the body or a body cavity

4. inhalation: drawing matter into the lungs along with the breath

as·pir·a·to·ry [ ə sprə tàwree ] adjective