in⋅spi⋅ra⋅tion /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/[in-spuh-rey-shuhn] –noun 1. an inspiring or animating action or influence. 2. something inspired, as an idea. 3. a result of inspired activity. 4. a thing or person that inspires. 5. the drawing of air into the lungs; inhalation.