salvific

[ sal-vif-ik ]

/ sælˈvɪf ɪk /

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adjective

of or relating to redemptive power.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of salvific

1585–95; <Medieval Latin salvificus, equivalent to Latin salv(us) safe + -i--i- + -ficus-fic

Words nearby salvific

Salvemini, salver, Salve Regina, salverform, salvia, salvific, salvo, sal volatile, salvor, salwar kameez, Salween