Definition of "miracle" []

• An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin or an act of God: "Miracles are spontaneous, they cannot be summoned, but come of themselves” ( Katherine Anne Porter). (noun)
• One that excites admiring awe. See Synonyms at wonder. (noun)
• A miracle play. (noun)

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• "O none, unless _this_ miracle [this _miracle_] have might, that in _black ink_ -- '"
• ""_Not only an outward miracle, but the changed circumstances of the times may speak God's will no less clearly than a miracle_," &c."
• "The word "miracle" comes from the Latin word "mirari," which means to be filled with wonder."