sal·vif·ic \(ˈ)sal|vifik\adjective orsal·vif·i·cal\-fə̇kəl\ Usage: sometimes capitalized Etymology:salvific from Late Latin salvificus, from salvus saved (from Latin healthy, safe) + Latin -ificus -ific; salvifical from Late Latin salvificus + English -al : having the intent to save or admit to salvation < trusted in the Salvific Will — W.H.Gardner > < the salvific life and death of Christ — E.A.Walsh > • sal·vif·i·cal·ly\-fə̇k(ə)lē\adverb