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Webster 1913 Edition


Supersubstantial

Suˊper-sub-stan′tial

,
Adj.
[Pref.
super-
+
substantial
: cf. F.
supersubstantiel
.]
More than substantial; spiritual.
“The heavenly supersubstantial bread.”
Jer. Taylor.

Webster 1828 Edition


Supersubstantial

SUPERSUBSTAN'TIAL

,
Adj.
[super and substantial.] More than substantial; being more than substance.

Definition 2024


supersubstantial

supersubstantial

English

Adjective

supersubstantial (not comparable)

  1. 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)