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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.
Definition 2024
supersubstantial
supersubstantial
English
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)