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27 Nov 2022
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Confusion with the root of “inspiration” & “inspiring”
As I know, “inspire” and “inspirit” have similar meanings , almost the same. But “spirit” means feeling, mind, and “spire” means top of building.
Apparently, “spirit” is more suitable as root for feeling, mind, or other mental relevance. What is funny that neither Cambridge Dic. nor Oxford Dic. includes “inspirit”.
Structurally, “inspiring” & “inspiration” root from “inspire” more probably, but “inspirit” is more suitable in terms of meanings absolutely.
This is exactly where I am confused.
Confusion with the root of “inspiration” & “inspiring”
As I know, “inspire” and “inspirit” have similar meanings , almost the same. But “spirit” means feeling, mind, and “spire” means top of building.
Apparently, “spirit” is more suitable as root for feeling, mind, or other mental relevance. What is funny that neither Cambridge Dic. nor Oxford Dic. includes “inspirit”.
Structurally, “inspiring” & “inspiration” root from “inspire” more probably, but “inspirit” is more suitable in terms of meanings absolutely.
This is exactly where I am confused.
As I know, “inspire” and “inspirit” have similar meanings , almost the same. But “spirit” means feeling, mind, and “spire” means top of building.
Apparently, “spirit” is more suitable as root for feeling, mind, or other mental relevance. What is funny that neither Cambridge Dic. nor Oxford Dic. includes “inspirit”.
Structurally, “inspiring” & “inspiration” root from “inspire” more probably, but “inspirit” is more suitable in terms of meanings absolutely.
This is exactly where I am confused.
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I've never heard the word "inspirit" before
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@mrggy
Yes,that’s surprising. “Inspirit” exists in English-Chinese Dictionary and it seems reasonable.
Yes,that’s surprising. “Inspirit” exists in English-Chinese Dictionary and it seems reasonable.

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