Definition of "hypostatic"

hypostatic

/haɪpəˈstætɪk/

adjective
comparative more hypostatic, superlative most hypostatic
1. (theology) Pertaining to hypostasis, especially with reference to hypostatic union.
  Quotations
  The grand doctrine of the chymists, touching their three hypostatical principles.
  1661, Robert Boyle, The Sceptical Chymist, "A Præface Introductory"
2. Personal, or distinctly personal; relating to the divine hypostases, or substances.
  Quotations
  The hypostatic union , as it is called , the perfect and complete union of two whole and perfect natures in the person of Jesus Christ , underlies this apparent paradox
  1659, John Pearson, Exposition of the Creed
3. (medicine) Pertaining to hypostasis; depending upon, or due to, deposition or setting.
4. (genetics) Of a gene, affected by hypostasis.