ASPIRATION

inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, intake, breathing in

(noun) the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing

aspiration

(noun) a will to succeed

aspiration

(noun) a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath

ambition, aspiration, dream

(noun) a cherished desire; “his ambition is to own his own business”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology 1

Noun

aspiration (countable and uncountable, plural aspirations)

The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).

Etymology 2

Noun

aspiration (countable and uncountable, plural aspirations)

The action of aspirating.

(phonetics) A burst of air that follows the release of some consonants.

Source: Wiktionary

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As`pi*ra"tion, n. Etym: [L. aspiratio, fr. aspirare: cf. F. aspiration.]

1. The act of aspirating; the pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath; an aspirated sound. If aspiration be defined to be an impetus of breathing. Wilkins.

2. The act of breathing; a breath; an inspiration.

3. The act of aspiring of a ardently desiring; strong wish; high desire. "Aspirations after virtue." Johnson. Vague aspiration after military renown. Prescott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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