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inspiration

in·spi·ra·tion [ ìnspə ráysh'n ] (plural in·spi·ra·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. stimulation to do creative work: stimulation for the human mind to creative thought or to the making of art
found inspiration in the landscape around her

2. somebody or something that inspires: somebody or something that inspires somebody to creative thought or to the making of art
His book is an inspiration to all would-be travelers.

3. creativeness: the quality of being stimulated to creative thought or activity, or the manifestation of this
a moment of inspiration

4. good idea: a sudden brilliant idea

5. divine influence: divine guidance and influence on human beings

6. physiology breathing in: the drawing of air into the lungs

[14th century. Via French< late Latin inspiration-< Latin inspirare (see inspire)]

in·spi·ra·tion·al adjective
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