aspiration

/ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/ · noun

Meaning

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).
The action of aspirating.
A burst of air that follows the release of some consonants.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ambition(English)dream(English)rough breathing(English)desire(English)yearn(English)drive(English)longing(English)yearning(English)aspirate(English)pneumonitis(English)cytology(English)aspirated(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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