1. relating to or involving hypostasis, especially the union of divine and human natures in Christ
Usage: theological
2. relating to or caused by the settling of blood in lower parts of the body due to gravity
Usage: medical
3. relating to or constituting an underlying reality or substance
Usage: philosophy

Examples

• The hypostatic union is a central doctrine in Christian theology.
• Theologians debated the hypostatic nature of Christ for centuries.
• The doctor noted hypostatic congestion in the patient’s lungs.
• Hypostatic pneumonia can develop in bedridden patients.
• The philosopher discussed the hypostatic relationship between mind and matter.
• Ancient thinkers explored hypostatic principles underlying reality.