World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesinspiration
Pronunciation / Transliteration: inspiration
"La nature est une grande source d'inspiration."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
"Muted colors provided the inspiration for her latest collection."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'inspiration' originates from the Latin 'inspiratio', which means 'to breathe into'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting a shift from a physical act of breathing to a metaphorical sense of divine influence or creative stimulation.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Inspiration"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Inspiration" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
inspiration
Transliteration: inspiration
"La nature est une grande source d'inspiration."
Inspiration
Transliteration: Inspiration
"Sie suchte nach neuer Inspiration für ihr Buch."
ispirazione
Transliteration: ispirazione
"Ho trovato molta ispirazione in questo viaggio."
inspiración
Transliteration: inspiración
"El artista encontró inspiración en las calles de la ciudad."
inspiração
Transliteration: inspiração
"Ela precisa de inspiração para terminar a pintura."
प्रेरणा
Transliteration: prerana
"उनकी सफलता हम सबके लिए प्रेरणा है।"
灵感
Transliteration: línggǎn
"大自然为画家提供了无限的灵感。"
영감
Transliteration: yeonggam
"그 영화는 내게 큰 영감을 주었다."
インスピレーション
Transliteration: insupirēshon
"彼女の音楽は多くのアーティストにインスピレーションを与えた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsA restriction or a boundary that limits something.
A small, lightweight vehicle with two wheels that is propelled by the rider pushing off the ground with one foot.
A genus of succulent plants, often cultivated for their ornamental flowers and foliage.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Inspiration"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.