aspirational

Variant of aspiration

noun

    1. strong desire or ambition, as for advancement, honor, etc.
    2. the thing so desired
  1. a breathing in, as of dust into the lungs
  2. Med. removal of fluid or gas by suction, as from a body cavity
  3. Phonet.
    1. the act of pronouncing with an aspirate
    2. aspirate ( & )

Origin: L aspiratio, a blowing or breathing < pp. of aspirare, aspire

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