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miracle

mir·a·cle [ mírrək'l ] (plural mir·a·cles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. act of God: an event that appears to be contrary to the laws of nature and is regarded as an act of God

2. amazing event: an event or action that is amazing, extraordinary, or unexpected
It'll be a miracle if we get there on time.

3. marvelous example: something admired as a marvelous creation or example of a particular type of science or skill
a miracle of modern engineering

[12th century. Via French< Latin miraculum "object of wonder" < mirari "wonder at" < mirus "wonderful"]
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