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aspiration |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Aspiration \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: aspiration n 1: a will to succeed 2: a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business" [syn: {ambition}, {dream}] 3: a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath [syn: {rough breathing}]
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