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in⋅spir⋅a⋅to⋅ry

[in-spahyuhr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
–adjective
of or pertaining to inspiration or inhalation.

Origin:
1765–75; < L inspīrāt(us) ptp. of inspīrāre (see inspire, -ate 1 ) + -ory 1
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in·spir·a·to·ry   (ĭn-spīr'ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)   
adj.  
  1. Of, relating to, or used for the drawing in of air.

  2. Intended or used to motivate or inspire: an inspiratory speech.

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Main Entry: in·spi·ra·to·ry
Pronunciation: in-'spI-r&-"tOr-E, 'in(t)-sp(&-)r&-, -"tor-
Function: adjective
: of,relating to, used for, or associated with inspiration <inspiratory muscles> inspiratory whoop of whooping cough>
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inspiratory in·spi·ra·to·ry (ĭn-spīr'ə-tôr'ē)
adj.
Of, relating to, or used for the drawing in of air.

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