miracle
UK: ˈmɪrək(ə)l | US: ˈmɪrək(ə)l
Definition
n. an extraordinary and welcome event attributed to a divine agency
n. a highly improbable or extraordinary event, development, or accomplishment
n. a marvellous example of something
Structure
mir <wonder>acle <noun suffix>mir <wonder>acle <noun suffix>
Etymology
The word "miracle" traces back to the Latin miraculum (object of wonder), derived from mirari (to wonder at). It entered Middle English via Old French, retaining its core sense of a divine or inexplicable marvel. The morpheme mir- reflects the awe-inspiring nature of such events, while -acle solidifies it as a tangible outcome. This duality—wonder as both experience and manifestation—captures the word’s enduring logic.
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