First Known Use: 1591
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salvific
adjective sal·vif·ic \sal-ˈvi-fik\
Definition of SALVIFIC
: having the intent or power to save or redeem <the salvific life and death of Christ — E. A. Walsh>
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Origin of SALVIFIC
Late Latin salvificus, from Latin salvus safe + -ficus -fic
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