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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 the ‘energies’ (external actions and influences) through which he is manifest.
    uncountable
  2. Essence, being.
    uncountable

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

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

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