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Word: Hypostasis
Speech Type: Noun
early 16th century (in theological use): via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek hupostasis ‘sediment’, later ‘essence, substance’, from hupo ‘under’ + stasis ‘standing’
hʌɪˈpɒstəsɪs
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.
Short Definition:accumulation of fluid or blood in lower parts of body
an underlying reality or substance, as opposed to attributes or to that which lacks substance.
Short Definition:underlying reality or substance
(in Trinitarian doctrine) each of the three persons of the Trinity, as contrasted with the unity of the Godhead.
Short Definition:(in Trinitarian doctrine) each of three persons of Trinity
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