Definition of salvific

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sal·vif·ic    (sl-vfk) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

Having the intention or power to bring about salvation or redemption: "the doctrine that only a perfect male form can incarnate God fully and be salvific" (Rita N. Brock).

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ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin salvificus : Latin salvus, safe ; see safe + Latin -ficus, -fic

OTHER FORMS:
sal·vifi·cal·ly (Adverb)

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