Definition

An extraordinary event that seems impossible according to the natural laws, often believed to be caused by a divine power or act of God.

Example

Many people believe that the recovery of the patient was a miracle.

Conversation

Did you hear about that accident on the highway?

Yeah, I heard it was a real miracle that no one got seriously hurt.

It's incredible how things like that can happen sometimes.

Definitely! Sometimes it feels like we witness a miracle right before our eyes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Miracle → It is formed from "mirari" (meaning to wonder or to be amazed) and the suffix "-cle" (indicating a noun). The word "miracle" refers to an event that causes wonder or amazement, often attributed to a divine source.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes you 'wonder' ('mirari') — that's why a miracle is an event that causes amazement.

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