# inspiration vs inspirational

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### inspiration
*noun · IPA /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #3,564*
The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of breathing.

### inspirational
*adjective · IPA /ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/ · frequency rank #10,383*
Having the ability to inspire.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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