redemptive

[ri-demp-tiv]

re·demp·tive

[ri-demp-tiv]
adjective
1.
serving to redeem.
2.
of, pertaining to, or centering on redemption or salvation: redemptive religions.

Origin:
1640–50; redempt(ion) + -ive

re·demp·tive·ly, adverb
non·re·demp·tive, adjective
un·re·demp·tive, adjective
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Redemptive is always a great word to know.
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redemption (rɪˈdɛmpʃən)
 
n
1.  the act or process of redeeming
2.  the state of being redeemed
3.  Christianity
 a.  deliverance from sin through the incarnation, sufferings, and death of Christ
 b.  atonement for guilt
4.  conversion of paper money into bullion or specie
5.  a.  removal of a financial obligation by paying off a note, bond, etc
 b.  (as modifier): redemption date
 
[C14: via Old French from Latin redemptiō a buying back; see redeem]
 
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