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sal·vif·ic

 (săl-vĭf′ĭk)
adj.
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).

[Late Latin salvificus : Latin salvus, safe; see safe + Latin -ficus, -fic.]

sal·vif′i·cal·ly adv.
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salvific

(sælˈvɪfɪk) or

salvifical

adj
obsolete acting to save; saving
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Adj.1.salvific - pertaining to the power of salvation or redemption
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