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Redemptive: meaning, definitions and examples

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redemptive

 

[ rɪˈdɛmp.tɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

theological term

Redemptive refers to something that has the power to save or redeem, particularly in a moral or spiritual sense. It often relates to concepts in theology where an action or sacrifice frees someone from sin or moral burden.

Synonyms

deliverance, redeeming, rescue, salvational

Examples of usage

  • The redemptive qualities of love.
  • Her actions were seen as redemptive.
  • He sought redemptive experiences through service.
  • The novel explores redemptive themes.

Translations

Translations of the word "redemptive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redentora

🇮🇳 मोक्षदाता

🇩🇪 erlösende

🇮🇩 penebusan

🇺🇦 виправдальний

🇵🇱 odkupieńczy

🇯🇵 贖罪の (しょくざいの)

🇫🇷 rédempteur

🇪🇸 redentor

🇹🇷 kurtarıcı

🇰🇷 구속의 (구속하는)

🇸🇦 مخلص

🇨🇿 vykupitelský

🇸🇰 vykupiteľský

🇨🇳 救赎的 (jiùshú de)

🇸🇮 odkupiteljski

🇮🇸 frelsandi

🇰🇿 құтқарушы

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლებელი

🇦🇿 qurtarıcı

🇲🇽 redentor

Etymology

The word 'redemptive' originates from the Latin term 'redemptivus', which means 'pertaining to redemption'. This comes from 'redimere', where 're-' implies 'back' and 'emitere' means 'to buy or send'. It has roots in religious and philosophical contexts, particularly within Christianity where it signifies the act of Jesus redeeming humanity. Over time, the use of 'redemptive' has expanded beyond strictly religious connotations to encompass broader themes of rescue, transformation, and moral recovery in various forms of literature and discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,734, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.