homoiousian
Having a similar but not identical essence, especially with reference to the first and…Having a similar but not identical essence, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity.
/hɒmɔɪˈuːzɪən/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Having a similar but not identical essence, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity.
Origin
From Ancient Greek ὁμοιούσιος (homoioúsios), from ὅμοιος (hómoios, “like, similar”) + οὐσίFrom Ancient Greek ὁμοιούσιος (homoioúsios), from ὅμοιος (hómoios, “like, similar”) + οὐσίᾱ (ousíā, “essence”).
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedhomoiousianism
See also
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