noun

1. a breathing in, as of air into the lungs; inhaling
2. an inspiring or being inspired mentally or emotionally
3. 1. an inspiring influence; any stimulus to creative thought or action
   2. an inspired idea, action, etc.
4. a prompting of something to be written or said
5. Theol. a divine influence upon human beings, as that resulting in the writing of the Scriptures

Etymology: ME inspiracioun < OFr inspiration < LL inspiratio