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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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