homoiousian

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὁμοιούσιος (homoioúsios), from ὅμοιος (hómoios, “like, similar”) + οὐσίᾱ (ousíā, “essence”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /hɒmɔɪˈuːzɪən/

Adjective

homoiousian (comparative more homoiousian, superlative most homoiousian)

  1. having a similar but not identical essence, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity

Noun

homoiousian (plural homoiousians)

  1. (historical) One of the Semi-Arians of the 4th century who held that the Son was of like, but not the same, essence or substance with the Father.

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