quasimiraculous

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English

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Etymology

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From quasi- +‎ miraculous.

Adjective

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quasimiraculous (not comparable)

  1. Almost miraculous; having aspects of miracle.
    • 1995, Jennifer Carpenter, Sally-Beth MacLean, Power of the Weak: Studies on Medieval Women, page 182:
      The symbolism of the king's regalia recalled the exalted nature of his sovereign authority, while the ritual of unction celebrated the quasimiraculous powers that only French kings enjoyed.
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