miracle
miracle definition
mira·cle (mir′ə kəl)
noun
- an event or action that apparently contradicts known scientific laws and is hence thought to be due to supernatural causes, esp. to an act of God
- a remarkable event or thing; marvel
- a wonderful example a miracle of tact
- miracle play
Etymology: OFr < L miraculum, a strange thing, in LL(Ec), miracle < mirari, to wonder at < mirus, wonderful < IE base *(s)mei-, to smile
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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