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English word wonder comes from Proto-Indo-European *wun-, Proto-Indo-European *won-, and later Proto-Germanic *wundrą (Wonder, miracle.)

*wun- (Proto-Indo-European)

*won- (Proto-Indo-European)

*wundrą (Proto-Germanic)

Wonder, miracle.

wundor (Old English)

Wonder.

wunder (Middle English)

wonder (English)

(UK, informal) A mental pondering, a thought.. Someone very talented at something, a genius.. Something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable.. Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.. The sense or emotion which can be inspired by something curious or unknown; surprise; astonishment, often with awe or reverence. (intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be [...]

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