aspiration
as-pi-ra-tion
noun
A puff of air accompanying the pronunciation of a consonant sound.
"The 'p' in 'pin' has aspiration."
noun
The act of drawing breath or fluid into the lungs.
"The patient suffered aspiration pneumonia."
noun
A strong hope or ambition to achieve something significant.
"Her lifelong aspiration was to become a doctor."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: ambition, dream, inspiration, inhalation, breathing in, intake