Asian-inspired
|eɪ-ʒən-ɪn-ˈspaɪəd|
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/ˈeɪʒən ɪnˈspaɪɚd/
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/ˈeɪʒən ɪnˈspaɪəd/
influenced by Asia
Etymology
'Asian-inspired' originates from Modern English, specifically the combination of the adjective 'Asian' and the past-participial adjective 'inspired' (from the verb 'inspire'); 'Asian' refers to 'of or relating to Asia' and 'inspire' ultimately comes from Latin 'inspirare' meaning 'to breathe into'.
'Asian' derives from Latin 'Asia', from Greek 'Asía' (Ἀσία), which named the region; 'inspire' comes from Latin 'inspirare' ('in-' meaning 'into' + 'spirare' meaning 'to breathe'), passed into Old French and Middle English as 'inspiren'/'inspire', and produced the English adjective 'inspired'.
Initially, 'inspire' literally meant 'to breathe into' (in Latin), and over time it evolved to mean 'to stimulate creativity or feeling'; combined as 'Asian-inspired' it now means 'influenced by Asia' rather than implying literal inspiration. 'Asian' consistently referred to the geographic/cultural region 'Asia'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
showing influence from the cultures, aesthetics, techniques, or traditions of Asia (used for food, design, fashion, etc.).
The restaurant offers an Asian-inspired menu that mixes Japanese and Thai flavors.
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Adjective 2
evoking or borrowing motifs, ingredients, or techniques commonly associated with various Asian regions rather than being strictly authentic to any single Asian tradition.
The designer created an Asian-inspired collection that adapts traditional patterns for modern clothing.
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Last updated: 2025/11/29 05:45