hypostatically
- adverb
- /ˌhaɪpəˈstætɪkli/
- Formal
- In ancient myths, natural forces are often described hypostatically as gods or spirits.
Examples
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The poet wrote hypostatically, giving emotions like fear and joy their own voices.
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The philosopher argued hypostatically about justice, as if it were a living being.
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The author discusses the concept hypostatically to emphasize its importance.
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When we think of love hypostatically, we give it a tangible form.
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The poet expressed deep emotions hypostatically, allowing feelings like sadness to take on physical shapes.
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In philosophical discussions, freedom is often treated hypostatically, portrayed as having its own identity.
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When artists depict nature hypostatically, they make it seem alive with its own intentions and desires.
Surface Forms
Morphology
hypostatically = hypostatic (semi-transparent) = hypostasis + tic + ally
Formally derived from 'hypostatic' + '-ally', but the sense 'treating an abstract quality as concrete' is a metaphorical or theoretical extension that may not be obvious without context.
Etymology
The word hypostatically comes from Greek parts hypo- 'under' and stasis 'standing'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of giving an idea its own 'standing' or body, so to speak or write hypostatically is to treat a feeling or quality as if it were a real person.
