单词 | hypostasis |
释义 | hypostasis n. (pl. hypostases)   1. Med. an accumulation of fluid or blood in the lower parts of the body or organs under the influence of gravity, in cases of poor circulation.   2. Metaphysics an underlying substance, as opposed to attributes or to that which is unsubstantial.   3. Theol. a the person of Christ, combining human and divine natures. b each of the three persons of the Trinity. Derivatives hypostasize v.tr. (also -ise) (in senses 1, 2). Etymology: eccl.L f. Gk hupostasis (as HYPO-, STASIS standing, state) |
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