homoiousian
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek ὁμοιούσιος (homoioúsios), from ὅμοιος (hómoios, “like, similar”) + οὐσίᾱ (ousíā, “essence”).
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
homoiousian (not comparable)
- having a similar but not identical essence, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity
Noun edit
homoiousian (plural homoiousians)
- (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.