aspiration

B2
Pronunciation
/ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).

Example Sentences
  • Morgan has an aspiration of winning the game.
2 Definition

The action of aspirating.

3 Definition

A burst of air that follows the release of some consonants.