Ăs/pi-rā'tion, n.

n. [Lat. aspiratio, from aspirare.]

1. The pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath. If aspiration be defined to be an impetus of breathing. Wilkins.
2. The act of aspiring or of ardently desiring; strong wish or desire. “Aspirations after virtue.” Johnson. “Vague aspirations after military renown.” Prescott.