eutychian

/juːˈtɪkiən/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to Eutyches, a 5th-century patriarch of Constantinople, or describing a doctrine of monophysitism.

“The eutychian controversy continued to affect the development of Christian doctrine for centuries to come.”

2. noun

A follower or adherent of Eutyches or his doctrine.

“The eutychian sect was eventually condemned by the Council of Chalcedon.”

Synonyms

  • heretic
  • monophysite

Antonyms

  • dyophysite
  • orthodox