afflatuses
|af-fla-tus-es|
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/əˈfleɪtəsɪz/
(afflatus)
divine inspiration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afflatus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'afflatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'flare' meant 'to blow.'
Historical Evolution
'afflatus' was borrowed directly from Latin into English, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a blowing or breathing on,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'divine inspiration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a divine creative impulse or inspiration.
The artist claimed that his work was the result of an afflatus.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 16:51