Definition for CON-SUB-STAN'TIAL

CON-SUB-STAN'TIAL, a. [L. consubstantialis; con and substantia. See Substance.]

  1. Having the same substance or essence; co-essential. The orthodox believe the Son to be consubstantial with Father. – Encyc.
  2. Of the same kind or nature. It continueth a body consubstantial with ours. – Hooker.

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