Meaning of inspiration in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

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1. Noun

   inspiration

   Etymology

   Middle English (in the sense ‘divine guidance’): via Old French from late Latin inspiratio(n-), from the verb inspirare (see inspire)

   Definitions

   1. arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
2. 2. a product of your creative thinking and work

   Examples

   • « he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists »
   • « after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality »
3. 3. a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem
4. 4. (theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings

   Examples

   • « they believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance »
5. 5. arousing to a particular emotion or action
6. 6. the act of inhaling

   Examples

   • « the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing »