Aspiration Definition

[n] the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
[n] a will to succeed
[n] a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath
[n] a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"

Synonyms

ambition, breathing in, dream, inhalation, inspiration

See Also...

ambition, ambitiousness, American Dream, articulation, breath, breathing, desire, drag, emulation, external respiration, gasp, nationalism, pant, puff, pull, respiration, ventilation

Related Terms

aim, allophone, alveolar, ambition, ambitiousness, animus, apico-alveolar, apico-dental, Aqua-Lung, articulation, artificial respiration, assimilation, assumption, assurance, assured faith, asthmatic wheeze, basis, bated breath, bilabial, bleeding, bloodl

Misc. Definitions

\As`pi*ra"tion\, n. [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.