Catastrophe vs. Miracle

Catastrophenoun

Any large and disastrous event of great significance.

Catastrophenoun

(insurance) A disaster beyond expectations

Catastrophenoun

(narratology) The dramatic event that initiates the resolution of the plot; the dénouement.

Catastrophenoun

(mathematics) A type of bifurcation, where a system shifts between two stable states.

Catastrophenoun

An event producing a subversion of the order or system of things; a final event, usually of a calamitous or disastrous nature; hence, sudden calamity; great misfortune.

Catastrophenoun

The final event in a romance or a dramatic piece; a denouement, as a death in a tragedy, or a marriage in a comedy.

Catastrophenoun

A violent and widely extended change in the surface of the earth, as, an elevation or subsidence of some part of it, effected by internal causes.

Catastrophenoun

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune;

Catastrophenoun

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune;

Catastrophenoun

a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

Miraclenoun

An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.

Miraclenoun

A fortunate outcome that prevails despite overwhelming odds against it.

Miraclenoun

An awesome and exceptional example of something

Miracleverb

(transitive) To affect by a miracle; to work a miracle upon.

Miraclenoun

A wonder or wonderful thing.

Miraclenoun

An event or effect contrary to the established constitution and course of things, or a deviation from the known laws of nature; a supernatural event, or one transcending the ordinary laws by which the universe is governed.

Miraclenoun

A miracle play.

Miraclenoun

A story or legend abounding in miracles.

Miracleverb

To make wonderful.

Miraclenoun

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

Miraclenoun

a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of God

Miracle

A miracle is an event that seems inexplicable by natural or scientific laws. In various religions, a phenomenon that is characterized as miraculous is often attributed to the actions of a supernatural being (especially a deity), magic, a miracle worker, a saint, or a religious leader.