Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Aspiration has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
a will to succeed
"Her aspiration was to become a surgeon, driving her to study late into every night."
a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath
"The linguist noted that the 'h' sound in his speech represented an aspiration, which is a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath."
the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
"The sudden cough was a sign that his aspiration of food had gone wrong during dinner."
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).
"The surgeon carefully monitored the patient's airway during the procedure to ensure there was no aspiration of food particles while they were under anesthesia."
The action of aspirating.