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Definition of Afflatus
1. Noun. A strong creative impulse; divine inspiration. "Divine afflatus"
Generic synonyms: Inspiration
Definition of Afflatus
1. n. A breath or blast of wind.
Definition of Afflatus
1. a creative inspiration [n -ES]
Medical Definition of Afflatus
1. 1. A breath or blast of wind. 2. A divine impartation of knowledge; supernatural impulse; inspiration. "A poet writing against his genius will be like a prophet without his afflatus." (Spence) Origin: L, fr. Afflare. See Afflation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)