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Meaning of ousia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈuːsɪə

Definitions

  1. The essential nature or ‘substance’ of God, often as contrasted to theenergies’ (external actions and influences) through which he is manifest.
  2. Essence, being.

Equivalents

Українська єство

Examples

“We could never know God's ousia, but in order to adapt his indescribable nature to our limited intellect, God communicated to us through his activities in the world.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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