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internationally-inspired

|in-ter-na-tion-al-ly-in-spired|

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/ˌɪn.tərˈnæʃ.ə.nə.li ɪnˈspaɪɚd/

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/ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən(ə)li ɪnˈspaɪəd/

shaped by global influences

Etymology
Etymology Information

'internationally-inspired' is a compound formed from the adverb 'internationally' (from 'international' + '-ly') and the past-participle adjective 'inspired' (from the verb 'inspire').

Historical Evolution

'International' entered English via French 'international' (late 18th–19th c.) from Latin roots inter- 'between' + natio/ 'nation'; 'inspire' comes from Latin 'inspirare' 'to breathe into' (via Old French/Medieval Latin), and its past participle 'inspired' became an adjectival form meaning 'moved or stimulated (to do something)'. The modern compound 'internationally inspired' developed by combining these elements to describe something influenced by international sources.

Meaning Changes

Originally, 'inspire' meant 'to breathe into' (Latin), and over time it evolved to mean 'to stimulate or influence creatively or emotionally'; combined with 'internationally,' the phrase now means 'stimulated or shaped by international influences.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

influenced by styles, ideas, or trends from multiple countries; showing a blend of international elements.

The hotel's menu is internationally-inspired, combining Japanese, Mexican and Mediterranean dishes.

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Last updated: 2025/10/07 12:23