CONSUBSTANTIAL

consubstantial

(adjective) regarded as the same in substance or essence (as of the three persons of the Trinity)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

consubstantial (comparative more consubstantial, superlative most consubstantial)

Of the same substance or essence.

Usage notes

• Used especially of the three persons of the Christian Trinity

Source: Wiktionary


Con`sub*stan"tial, a. Etym: [L. consubstantialis; con- + substantialis: cf. F. consubstantiel. See Substantial.]

Definition: Of the same kind or nature; having the same substance or essence; coessential. Christ Jesus . . . coeternal and consubstantial with the Father and with the Holy Ghost. Foxe.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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