aspirational
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/ˌæspəˈreɪʃənl/
ambitious goals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aspirational' originates from the Latin word 'aspirare,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'spirare' meant 'to breathe.'
Historical Evolution
'aspirare' transformed into the French word 'aspirer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aspire,' from which 'aspirational' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to breathe toward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having ambitions or aspirations.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or characterized by aspirations to achieve social prestige and material success.
The aspirational young professional worked tirelessly to climb the corporate ladder.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45