hypostasis plural
hy·pos·ta·sis
The plural form of hypostasis is hypostases
H hDefinitions
- 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