supersubstantial adjective. [su:pǝsǝb'stanʃ(ǝ)l, sju:-] M16.
[ecclesiastical Latin supersubstantialis, formed as SUPER- + substantia SUBSTANCE: see -AL¹.]
Christian Theology. That transcends substance; spec. (a) [translating Greek epiousios] (of the bread in the Eucharist) above or transcending material substance, spiritual; (b) (of God) above or transcending all substance or being, superessential.

■ supersubstanti'ality noun (rare) E17.

■ supersubstantially adverb (rare) LME.

■ supersubstantiate verb trans. (rare) make supersubstantial E17.

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