Inspirātion, *in-spi-ra-ci-oun, s

Lat. inspiratio inspiration, from inspiro; Fr. in spiration; Prov. inspiratio; Sp. inspiracion; Port insperação; Ital. ins pir azione.] [INSPIRE.] I. Ordinary Language: 1. Lit .: In the same sense as II.1. 2. Figuratively : (1) In the sense II. 2; or, in a looser sense, an elevating influence conveyed to the mind by scene, circumstances surrounding one, contact with a great mind. . (2) The state of receiving such inspiration into the mind. (3) The ideas inspired. sin, as expect, Xenophon, exist. ph = f. inspirational