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(sal vif′ik)

adjective

bringing salvation

Origin: LL(Ec) salvificus < salvificare, to save < salvus, saved from sin (< L, safe) + L -ficare, -fy

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salvifically adverb

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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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Origin: Late Latin salvificus

Origin: : Latin salvus, safe; see safe

Origin: + Latin -ficus, -fic

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sal·vifˈi·cal·ly adverb

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