SALVIFIC

salvific

(adjective) pertaining to the power of salvation or redemption

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

salvific (comparative more salvific, superlative most salvific)

(chiefly Catholicism) Able or intending to provide salvation or redemption.

Synonyms

• salvative

Source: Wiktionary


Sal*vif"ic, a. Etym: [L. salficus saving; salvus saved, safe + facere to make.]

Definition: Tending to save or secure safety. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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