salvific

sal·vif·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sal-vif-ik]
- /sælˈvɪf ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sal-vif-ik]
- /sælˈvɪf ɪk/

Definitions of salvific word

adjective salvific of or relating to redemptive power. 1
adjective salvific acting to save; saving 0
adjective salvific bringing salvation 0

See all 3 definitions of salvific

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Origin of salvific

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Salvific

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Salvific

salvific popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

salvific usage trend in Literature

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