The difference between Inspiration and Spark

When used as nouns, inspiration means 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 respiration, whereas spark means a small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.

Spark is also verb with the meaning: to trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).

check bellow for the other definitions of Inspiration and Spark

  1. Inspiration as a noun (physiology, uncountable):

    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 respiration.

  2. Inspiration as a noun (countable):

    A breath, a single inhalation.

  3. Inspiration as a noun:

    A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated.

  4. Inspiration as a noun:

    The act of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

    Examples:

    "'Usage notes: In this sense, it may be followed by the [[adposition]] ''to'' in relation to the person being influenced, and ''for'' or ''to'' in relation to the idea or activity:"

  5. Inspiration as a noun:

    A person, object, or situation which quickens or stimulates an influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

  6. Inspiration as a noun:

    A new idea, especially one which arises suddenly and is clever or creative.

  1. Spark as a noun:

    A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.

  2. Spark as a noun:

    A short or small burst of electrical discharge.

  3. Spark as a noun:

    A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.

  4. Spark as a noun (figuratively):

    A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.

  5. Spark as a noun:

    (in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.

  6. Spark as a noun (UK, slang):

    An electrician.

  1. Spark as a verb (transitive, figurative):

    To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).

  2. Spark as a verb (transitive):

    To light; to kindle.

  3. Spark as a verb (intransitive):

    To give off a spark or sparks.

  1. Spark as a noun:

    A gallant, a foppish young man.

  2. Spark as a noun:

    A beau, lover.

  1. Spark as a verb (intransitive):

    To woo, court; to act the gallant or beau.

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