hypostases Definition

hypostasis
noun hypostases

1a. metaphysics.
The underlying essence of a substance;
1b. metaphysics.
The foundation or basis of a substance.
2a. theol.
The essence or personal subsistence or substance of each of the three divisions of the Trinity;
2b. theol.
Christ as the union of human and divine qualities.
3. medicine.
hyperaemia caused by bad circulation.

Derivative: hypostatic
adj

Derivative: hypostatically
adverb

Etymology: 16c: Greek, meaning ‘foundation' or ‘substance'.