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miracle

[ mir-uh-kuhl ]

noun

  1. an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.
  2. such an effect or event manifesting or considered as a work of God.
  3. a wonder; marvel.
  4. a wonderful or surpassing example of some quality:

    a miracle of modern acoustics.



miracle

/ ˈɪəə /

noun

  1. an event that is contrary to the established laws of nature and attributed to a supernatural cause
  2. any amazing or wonderful event
  3. a person or thing that is a marvellous example of something

    the bridge was a miracle of engineering

  4. short for miracle play
  5. modifier being or seeming a miracle

    a miracle cure

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of miracle1

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English miracle, miracul, from Old French miracle, from Latin ī峦ܱܳ, from ī(ī) “to wonder at” + -culum -cle 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of miracle1

C12: from Latin ī峦ܱܳ, from īī to wonder at
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Example Sentences

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And apparently, miracles can happen at Simon Says.

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If not, Friday’s game might prove to be a false miracle, unworthy of either praise or condemnation.

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No more details were shared, but some on social media later joked that, given the setting, the meeting had been a "miracle".

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Anton cited a line from the eulogy of Francis that Romanelli delivered: “Just as you were fighting for peace on Earth, let your first miracle be to achieve peace from heaven.”

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But what the production really needs is a script doctor capable of a miracle cure.

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