Consubstantial

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒkÉ’nsÉ™bˈstanʃəl/

Origin

From Latin consubstāntiālis, from con- + substāntia ("substance").

Full definition of consubstantial

Adjective

1. Of the same substance or essence.
• 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays, II.18:I have no more made my booke, then my booke hath made me. A booke consubstantiall to his Author ....

Usage notes

Used especially of the three persons of the Christian Trinity