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salvifical

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

pertaining to salvation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

Examples

  • The salvifical nature of Jesus' death is frequently referred to throughout Christian literature.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English salvific Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English salvifical From salvific + -al.