adj.
- Of, relating to, or used for the drawing in of air.
- Intended or used to motivate or inspire: an inspiratory speech.
Dictionary:
in·spir·a·to·ry (ĭn-spīr'ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)
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| Medical Dictionary: in·spi·ra·to·ry |
Of, relating to, or used for the drawing in of air.
| Veterinary Dictionary: inspiratory |
Pertaining to or used in the inspiration of air into the lungs.
| WordNet: inspiratory |
The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
pertaining to the drawing in phase respiration
Pertains to noun: inhalation (meaning #1)
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