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salvific
 
SYLLABICATION:sal·vif·ic
PRONUNCIATION:  sl-vfk
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).
ETYMOLOGY:Late Latin salvificus : Latin salvus, safe; see safe + Latin -ficus, -fic.
OTHER FORMS:sal·vifi·cal·lyADVERB
 
 
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