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The definition of inspiration is a person or thing that excites or stimulates, or inhaling.

(noun)

An example of inspiration is a documentary about Buddhism motivating someone to study about Buddhism.
An example of inspiration is breathing in through your nose and out your mouth.

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See inspiration in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

Origin: ME inspiracioun < OFr inspiration < LL inspiratio

See inspiration in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity.
b. The condition of being so stimulated.
An agency, such as a person or work of art, that moves the intellect or emotions or prompts action or invention.
Something, such as a sudden creative act or idea, that is inspired.
The quality of inspiring or exalting: a painting full of inspiration.
Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul of humankind.
The act of drawing in, especially the inhalation of air into the lungs.

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