Monophysitism

[ muh-nof-uh-sahy-tiz-uhm ]

noun

, Theology.

1. a Christian doctrine grounded in the premise of Christ’s singular, wholly divine nature.
2. any of various Christian doctrines that are based on Christ’s singular, divine nature, but allow for this one nature to be inclusive of His subordinate humanity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Monophysitism¹

First recorded in 1830–40; Monophysit(e) ( def ) + -ism ( def )

Example Sentences

And this is the Monophysitism of 451, the subject-matter of the fourth great general council at Chalcedon.

From Project Gutenberg

The theory that the abridgment was made in the interests of Eutychianism or Monophysitism cannot be substantiated.

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Egypt was the home of Monophysitism, whence it extended also into Syria.

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