miracle [ˈmɪrəkəl]
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) an event that
is contrary to the established laws of nature and attributed to a supernatural
cause
2. any amazing or wonderful event
3. a person or thing that is a marvellous example of
something the bridge was a miracle of
engineering
4. (Performing Arts / Theatre) short for miracle play
5. (modifier) being or seeming a miracle a miracle cure
[from Latin mīrāculum, from mīrārī to wonder at]
miracle - From Latin miraculum, "object of wonder"; its
ultimate root meant "to smile upon."
See also related terms for smile.
I find it interesting that in the back of the King James Bible a Miracle should be defined as:
'an event which exceeds the known laws of nature and science.
Usually an Act of God done through Human Agents.'
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