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afflation

noun
af·​fla·​tion | \ ə-ˈflā-shən\
plural -s

Definition of afflation

: a breathing into : inspiration

First Known Use of afflation

1576, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for afflation

Latin afflatus + English -ion

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