ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən n. 1 a a supposed
creative force or
influence on poets, artists, musicians,
etc., stimulating
the production of works of art. b a
person,
principle,
faith, etc. stimulating
artistic or
moral fervour and creativity. c a
similar divine influence supposed to
have led to the
writing of
Scripture etc. 2 a
sudden brilliant, creative, or
timely idea. 3 a
drawing in of
breath; inhalation. øøinspirational adj. inspirationism n. inspirationist n. [ME f. OF f. LL inspiratio -onis (as INSPIRE)]