English word wonder comes from Proto-Indo-European *wun-, Proto-Indo-European *won-, and later Proto-Germanic *wundrą (Wonder, miracle.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *wun- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *won- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *wundrą | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Wonder, miracle. |
| wundor | Old English (ang) | Wonder. |
| wunder | Middle English (enm) | |
| wonder | English (en) | (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 [...] |