supersubstantial

English

Etymology

super- +‎ substantial, after Latin supersubstantialis used by Jerome to render Ancient Greek ἐπιούσιος (epioúsios) in the Lord's Prayer. Introduced in English (where επιούσιος is otherwise rendered as "daily") by Thomas More in order to make a connection of the "daily bread" of the Lord's Prayer and the "heavenly and supersubstantial" bread of the eucharist.

Adjective

supersubstantial (not comparable)

More than substantial, transcending all substance; spiritual.
- 1534 "That heauenlye and supersubstancyall breadde and cuppe, beyng consecrate with that solemne benediction, is profitable to the lyfe and saluacyon of the whole man." (T. More, A Treatise on the Passion)
- 1852 "Give us the supersubstantial bread—the bread of life." (John Brown, Discourse & Sayings our Lord I. iv. 245)

Translations

More than substantial; spiritual

Indonesian: rohaniah (id)

Malay: rohaniah

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