Inspiratie
/ɪnspɪˈreɪʃən/noun
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Did you know?The ancient roots of 'inspiration' connect to the idea of divine influence or the breath of gods, hinting at a mystical source of creativity.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
inspirare
“to breathe into, to infuse with a spirit or divine influence.”
Old French
Old French
inspirer
“to inspire, to breathe into.”
Middle English
Middle English
inspiracioun
“the act of inspiring, especially in a divine or creative sense.”
Modern English
English
inspiration
“the process of being inspired, often with a connotation of divine influence.”
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