miracle
An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.
Example
“Many religious beliefs are based on miracles.”
Other meanings
A fortunate outcome that prevails despite overwhelming odds against it.
An awesome and exceptional example of something.
Related words
- miraclemonger
- miraclist
- outmiracle
- unmiracle
- minor miracle
- miracle play
- miracle hole
- miraculous
- miracle-working
- miraculously
- miraculousness
- European miracle
Word history
From Latin "mīrāculum" (object of wonder).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “miracle” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.