hypostasis

noun
UK: /haɪˈpɒstəsɪs/
US: /haɪˈpɑːstəsɪs/
  1. In theology, the union of divine and human natures in Jesus Christ.

    1. The doctrine of hypostasis is central to Christian belief.
    2. Understanding the hypostasis of Christ requires careful theological study and reflection.
  2. The underlying reality or substance, as opposed to attributes or characteristics.

    1. The concept of hypostasis is difficult to grasp directly.
    2. Scholars debate whether mind and body are distinct hypostasis or aspects of a single entity.
  3. An essential part or element.

    1. Love is the hypostasis of their strong relationship.
    2. Integrity serves as the hypostasis upon which he built his successful career, a foundation of trust.

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The word "hypostasis" in English means: In theology, the union of divine and human natures in Jesus Christ., The underlying reality or substance, as opposed to attributes or characteristics., An essential part or element..

The phonetic transcription of "hypostasis" is /haɪˈpɒstəsɪs/ in British English and /haɪˈpɑːstəsɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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