homoiousian

Ho·moi·ou·si·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-moi-oo-see-uh n, -ou-]
- /ˌhoʊ mɔɪˈu si ən, -ˈaʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-moi-oo-see-uh n, -ou-]
- /ˌhoʊ mɔɪˈu si ən, -ˈaʊ-/

Definitions of homoiousian word

noun homoiousian a member of a 4th-century a.d. church party that maintained that the essence of the Son is similar to, but not the same as, that of the Father. 1
adjective homoiousian relating to the Homoiousians or their doctrine. 1
noun homoiousian a Christian who believes that the Son is of like (and not identical) substance with the Father 0
adjective homoiousian of or relating to the Homoiousians 0
adjective homoiousian of or holding the teaching that God the Father and God the Son are of a similar nature, not of the same nature 0
noun homoiousian an adherent of this teaching 0

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Origin of homoiousian

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

1725-35; < Late Greek homoioúsi(os) of like substance (homoi- homoio- + ousí(a) substance, essence + -os adj. suffix) + -an

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homoiousian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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