inspiration

noun

1. physiologyThe drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration.

2. A breath, a single inhalation.

3. A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated.

4. The act of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

   “She was waiting for inspiration to write a book.”

   “Usage notes: In this sense, it may be followed by the adposition to in relation to the person being influenced, and for or to in relation to the idea or activity:”

5. A person, object, or situation which quickens or stimulates an influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

   “The trip was an inspiration to her for writing a book.”

6. A new idea, especially one which arises suddenly and is clever or creative.

7. Arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

8. A product of your creative thinking and work

   “he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists”

   “after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality”

   Similar: brainchild

9. A sudden intuition as part of solving a problem

10. (theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings

    “they believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance”

    Similar: divine guidance

11. Arousing to a particular emotion or action

    Similar: stirring

12. The act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing

    Similar: inhalation, aspiration, intake, breathing in