English

Adjective

hypostatic ‎(comparative more hypostatic, superlative most hypostatic)

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

     The grand doctrine of the chymists, touching their three hypostatical principles.

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

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Bishop Pearson to this entry?)

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.