respiration
Translation
respiration, breathing
Examples
His respiration was slow and steady.
His respiration was slow and steady.
Plants use carbon dioxide during respiration.
Plants use carbon dioxide during respiration.
Grammar Patterns
((respiration)) the act of breathing His respiration was slow and steady.
Similar Words
Synonyms: breathing, inhalation, exhalation
Etymology
From Latin 'respirare' (re- 'again' + spirare 'to breathe'). It means 'to breathe again and again'.
Memory Tips
The 'spira' part is like 'spirit' or 'inspire' – all related to breath or life force.