ˈmirə̇kəl, -rēk- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin miraculum, from mirari to wonder at — more at smile
1.
a. : an extraordinary event taken to manifest the supernatural power of God fulfilling his purposes
perform the healing miracles described in the Gospels
b. : an event or effect in the physical world deviating from the laws of nature
2.
a. : an accomplishment or occurrence so outstanding or unusual as to seem beyond human capability or endeavor
test if man can produce, through his will and faith, the miracle of peace — B.M.Baruch
economic miracle
b. : a wonderful thing worthy of admiration : a truly superb representative of its kind
became a miracle of learning — H.O.Taylor
the story is a little miracle — Willa Cather
3. : miracle play
4. Christian Science : a divinely natural occurrence that must be learned humanly
Synonyms: see wonder
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- to a miracle