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inspiration

in·spi·ra·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-spuh-rey-shuh n]
    • /ˌɪn spəˈreɪ ʃən/
    • /ˌɪn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-spuh-rey-shuh n]
    • /ˌɪn spəˈreɪ ʃən/

Definitions of inspiration word

  • noun inspiration an inspiring or animating action or influence: I cannot write poetry without inspiration. 1
  • noun inspiration something inspired, as an idea. 1
  • noun inspiration a result of inspired activity. 1
  • noun inspiration a thing or person that inspires. 1
  • noun inspiration Theology. a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul. the divine quality of the writings or words of a person so influenced. 1
  • noun inspiration the drawing of air into the lungs; inhalation. 1

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Origin of inspiration

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English inspiracio(u)n < Late Latin inspīrātiōn- (stem of inspīrātiō). See inspire, -ation

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Parts of speech for Inspiration

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

inspiration popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

inspiration usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inspiration

noun inspiration

  • motivation — the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus.
  • revelation — the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure.
  • insight — an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding: an insight into 18th-century life.
  • influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
  • genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.

Antonyms for inspiration

noun inspiration

  • reality — the state or quality of being real.
  • hindrance — an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
  • discouragement — an act or instance of discouraging.
  • truth — the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
  • depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.

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