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Webster 1913 Edition
Aspiration
Asˊpi-ra′tion
,Noun.
[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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Aspiration
ASPIRA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The pronunciation of a letter with a full emission of breath.2.
A breathing after; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly of spiritual blessings.3.
The act of aspiring or of ardently desiring what is noble or spiritual.