First Known Use: 12th century
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miracle
noun mir·a·cle \ˈmir-i-kəl\
: an unusual or wonderful event that is believed to be caused by the power of God
: a very amazing or unusual event, thing, or achievement
Full Definition of MIRACLE
1
: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs
2
: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment
3
Christian Science : a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law
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Origin of MIRACLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin miraculum, from Latin, a wonder, marvel, from mirari to wonder at
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MIRACLE Defined for Kids
miracle
noun mir·a·cle \ˈmir-i-kəl\
Definition of MIRACLE for Kids
1
: an extraordinary event taken as a sign of the power of God
2
: something (as an event or accomplishment) that is very outstanding, unusual, or wonderful <It will take a miracle for us to win.>
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