Inhalation referspoints to or has a particular meaning in this context to the act of breathing something in, especially air. It can also mean a substancea kind of material with a particular chemical or physical form or medicine meant to be taken intomoving to the inside or toward the inside of the body by breathing it in.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɪn.həˈleɪ.ʃən/
Easy pronunciation: in-huh-LAY-shun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the third syllable, LAY.
Used for the act of breathing in; not the medication sense.
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Inhalation Meaning
breathing in
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air or other gases as part of breathing
Example: Slow inhalation and exhalation can help you relax.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- breathing in — Direct, everyday substitute for the act of inhaling.
- inspiration — Can mean the act of inhaling in medical or formal usage, but is less common in everyday English.
- aspiration — Can refer to breathing in, especially in medical contexts, though it more often has other meanings.
- intake — Can refer to the amount or act of taking air in, but is less precise than inhalation.
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Other Meanings of Inhalation
Meaning 2
something you inhale as medicine
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a substance or medication meant to be taken by breathing it in
Example: The doctor prescribed an inhalation for his asthma.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- inhalant — Refers to a substance taken by inhaling it.
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Inhalation Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- breathing in
a substance or medication meant to be taken by breathing it in
- inhalant
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Common Mistakes
- People often confuse inhalation with exhalation, which means breathing out.
- Inhalation can mean the act of breathing in, not the medicine itself in most contexts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does inhalation mean?
Inhalation usually means breathing in, especially drawing air into the lungs. It can also refer to a medicine or substance taken by breathing it in.
What is a simple synonym for inhalation?
A simple synonym is breathing in.
Is inhalation the same as inhalant?
Not exactly. Inhalation is the act of breathing in, while an inhalant is something you breathe in, often a medicine or substance.
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