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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3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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