afflation
|af-fla-tion|
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/əˈfleɪʃən/
gentle breeze or inspiration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afflation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'afflatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'flare' meant 'to blow.'
Historical Evolution
'afflatus' transformed into the English word 'afflation' and eventually became the modern English word 'afflation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a blowing or breathing upon,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'gentle breeze' and 'inspiration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a gentle breeze or breath.
The afflation from the sea was refreshing.
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Noun 2
inspiration or divine influence.
The artist claimed to have received an afflation that guided his work.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 16:21