hypostatic

== English == === Etymology === From mediaeval Latin hypostaticus, from Ancient Greek ὑποστατικός (hupostatikós), from ὑποστατός (hupostatós). Equivalent to hypostasis +‎ -tic. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /haɪpəˈstætɪk/ === Adjective === hypostatic (comparative more hypostatic, superlative most hypostatic) (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. Personal, or distinctly personal; relating to the divine hypostases, or substances. (medicine) Pertaining to hypostasis; depending upon, or due to, deposition or setting. (genetics) Of a gene, affected by hypostasis. ==== Derived terms ====