sal·vif·ic  (sāl-vĭf'ĭk)  adj. Having the intention or power to bring about salvation or redemption: "the doctrine that only a perfect male form can incarnate God fully and be salvific" (Rita N. Brock). [Late Latin salvificus : Latin salvus, safe; see safe + Latin -ficus, -fic.] sal·vif'i·cal·ly adv. |