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re·demp·tive
/
rɪˈdɛmp
tɪv
/
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ri-
demp
-tiv
]
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adjective
1.
serving to
redeem
.
2.
of, pertaining to, or centering on
redemption
or salvation:
redemptive religions.
Origin:
1640–50;
redempt(ion)
+
-ive
Related forms
re·demp·tive·ly,
adverb
non·re·demp·tive,
adjective
un·re·demp·tive,
adjective
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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
]
re'demptional
—
adj
re'demptive
—
adj
re'demptory
—
adj
re'demptively
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
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