homoousian

English

/hɒməʊˈuːzɪən/

adj
Definitions
  • Having the same essence or substance, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek ὁμοούσιος, ὁμός (same, joint) + Ancient Greek οὐσία (existence, essence, being).

Origin

Ancient Greek

οὐσία

Gloss

existence, essence, being

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