Etymology

miration

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Today it means: Display of surprise or wonderment, of marvelling at something; commotion. Full definition →

First used since the late 1800sLatin mīrātiō
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  1. Latin · derived frommīrātiō
  2. English todaymiration

Related to mirate. Usually said to be a shortening of admiration. Ultimately from Latin mīrātiō, mīror (“marvel at”).

First known use, by meaning

  • since the late 1800s Display of surprise or wonderment, of marvelling at something; commotion.

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