homoiousian

Meanings

Adjective

• having a similar but not identical essence, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity

Noun

• One of the Semi-Arians of the 4th century who held that the Son was of like, but not the same, essence or substance with the Father.

Origin

• From Ancient Greek ὁμοιούσιος, from ὅμοιος + οὐσίᾱ.