Miracle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪɹ.ə.kəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Miracle is a noun meaning An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.
Meaning
An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.
More Meanings
- A fortunate outcome that prevails despite overwhelming odds against it.
- An awesome and exceptional example of something.
- (transitive) To affect by a miracle; to work a miracle upon.
Example Sentences
economic miracle
engineering miracle
Many religious beliefs are based on miracles.
An example of a miracle associated with Muhammad is the splitting of the moon.
Word Forms
- miracles
- miracling
- miracled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include miraculous, magical, magic, legend, myth, mythology.
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