1. to give substance or material form to something abstract or immaterial; to make real or concrete
Usage: formal; philosophical
2. in theology, to regard or treat as a distinct person or entity, especially in reference to the three persons of the Trinity
Usage: theological; formal

Examples

• The artist hypostasises abstract emotions through bold brushstrokes and vivid colors.
• Medieval theologians debated how to hypostasises the divine nature in Christian doctrine.
• The novel hypostasises fear as a character that haunts the protagonist throughout the story.
• Philosophy attempts to hypostasises concepts like justice and truth into comprehensible forms.
• The architect hypostasises the client's vision into a tangible building design.