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- [hahy-pos-tuh-sis, hi-]
- /haɪˈpɒs tə sɪs, hɪ-/
- /hˌaɪpəʊstˈeɪsɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy-pos-tuh-sis, hi-]
- /haɪˈpɒs tə sɪs, hɪ-/
Definitions of hypostasis word
- noun plural hypostasis Metaphysics. something that stands under and supports; foundation. the underlying or essential part of anything as distinguished from attributes; substance, essence, or essential principle. 1
- noun plural hypostasis Theology. one of the three real and distinct substances in the one undivided substance or essence of God. a person of the Trinity. the one personality of Christ in which His two natures, human and divine, are united. 1
- noun plural hypostasis Medicine/Medical. the accumulation of blood or its solid components in parts of an organ or body due to poor circulation. such sedimentation, as in a test tube. 1
- noun hypostasis The accumulation of fluid or blood in the lower parts of the body or organs under the influence of gravity, as occurs in cases of poor circulation or after death. 1
- noun hypostasis the essential nature of a substance as opposed to its attributes 0
- noun hypostasis any of the three persons of the Godhead, together constituting the Trinity 0
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Origin of hypostasis
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Late Latin < Greek hypóstasis that which settles at the bottom; substance, nature, essence, equivalent to hypo- hypo- + stásis standing, stasis
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Parts of speech for Hypostasis
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hypostasis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
hypostasis usage trend in Literature
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