aspiration Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a will to succeed
  2. noun a cherished desire
    dream; ambition.
    • his ambition is to own his own business
  3. noun a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath
  4. noun the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
    intake; breathing in; inhalation; inspiration.

WordNet

As`pi*ra"tion noun
Etymology
L. aspiratio, fr. aspirare: cf. F. aspiration.
Definitions
  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 1913