Salvific (adj)
sal-vif-ik
of or relating to redemptive power.
1585–95; Medieval Latin salvificus, equivalent to Latin salv(us) safe + -i–i- + -ficus-fic
Example sentences
“He had a moment, an epiphany of salvific remorse.”
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