Definition von „hypostatic“ auf Englisch

adjective

1. (theology) Pertaining to hypostasis, especially with reference to hypostatic union.

   • 1661, Robert Boyle, The Sceptical Chymist, "A Præface Introductory" The grand doctrine of the chymists, touching their three hypostatical principles.

2. Personal, or distinctly personal; relating to the divine hypostases, or substances.

3. (medicine) Pertaining to hypostasis; depending upon, or due to, deposition or setting.

   • hypostatic congestion, due to setting of blood by gravitation

4. (genetics) Of a gene, affected by hypostasis.