inspiratory

in·spir·a·to·ry

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-spahyuh r-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /ɪnˈspaɪər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
- /ˈɪnspɪrətəri/

Definitions of inspiratory word

adjective inspiratory of or relating to inspiration or inhalation. 1
noun inspiratory Relating to the act of breathing in. 1
adjective inspiratory of or relating to inhalation or the drawing in of air 0
adjective inspiratory of, for, or characterized by inspiration, or inhalation 0

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75; < Latin inspīrāt(us) past participle of inspīrāre (see inspire, -ate1) + -ory1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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