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Annus mirabilis (pl. anni mirabiles) is a Latin phrase that means "marvelous year", "wonderful year", or "miraculous year". This term has been used to refer to several years during which events of major importance are remembered, notably Isaac Newton's discoveries in 1666 and Albert Einstein's papers published in 1905.
Annus mirabilis is a direct translation from New Latin, the form of Latin that has been used since the end of the medieval period especially in scientific descriptions and classification. The phrase is not particularly common, but it is used by writers and historians to denote any notably remarkable year.
annus mirabilis in American English. (ˈɑːnnus mɪˈʀɑːbɪlɪs, English ˈænəs məˈræbəlɪs) Latin. Word forms: plural anni mirabiles (ˈɑːnni mɪˈʀɑːbɪˌles, English ˈænai məˈræbəˌliz, ˌæni) year of wonders; wonderful year. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.
What does the noun annus mirabilis mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun annus mirabilis . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition. Annus mirabilis, Latin for 'year of wonders,' refers to a remarkable year in which significant and transformative events occur. This term is particularly associated with John Dryden's poem 'Annus Mirabilis: 1666,' which reflects on the great events of that year, including the Great Fire of London and the Anglo-Dutch War.
annus mirabilis. A Latin expression meaning “miraculous year.”. The term refers to a year in which an unusual number of remarkable things occurred: “ The Waste Land and Ulysses both appeared in 1922, the annus mirabilis of modern literature.”. Discover More.
