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Definition of Aspiration

1. Noun. A will to succeed.

2. Noun. A cherished desire. "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.

Definition of Aspiration

1. n. The act of aspirating; the pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath; an aspirated sound.

Definition of Aspiration

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Aspiration

1. 1. The act of inhaling. 2. Strong desires to accomplish something. This usually pertains to greater values or high ideals. Origin: L. Spirare = to breathe (27 Jun 1999)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aspiration

aspine aspines Aspinwall aspirant aspirants aspirata aspiratae aspirate aspirate aspirated

aspirated aspirates aspirating aspirating needle aspiration (current term) aspiration (current term) aspirational aspirations aspiration biopsy aspiration pneumonia

aspiration pneumonia aspirator aspirator aspirators aspiratory aspire aspire aspired aspirer aspirers

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