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inspirational

/ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/
in · spi · ra · tion · al
Adverb:inspirationally
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1

Providing or showing creative, moral, or spiritual inspiration; motivating and uplifting.

Example

"The graduation speaker delivered an inspirational address that encouraged the students to pursue their passions."

2

Relating to the physiological process of inhaling air into the lungs.

Example

"The respiratory therapist measured the patient's inspirational capacity during the pulmonary examination."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'inspiration' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'inspirare' ('to breathe or blow into, excite, or inflame'), from 'in-' ('into') and 'spirare' ('to breathe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inspirational. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inspirational
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