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Meaning of Redemptive
The primary meaning of "Redemptive" is related to the act of redeeming or being redeemed, often implying a process of rescue, salvation, or deliverance from a negative situation or condition.
Definitions
- Having the power to redeem or save someone or something
- * Providing a means of rescue or salvation from a difficult or unpleasant situation
- * Relating to or characterized by the act of redeeming or being redeemed
Etymology of Redemptive
The word "Redemptive" originates from the Latin "redemptus," which is the past participle of "redimere," meaning to buy back or redeem, and the Latin "redemptio," meaning redemption or a buying back.
Historically, the term has been used in theological and Christian contexts to describe the act of salvation through Jesus Christ, but it has also been applied in broader contexts to describe any action or process that leads to rescue, deliverance, or liberation.
Example Uses
- The redemptive power of love and forgiveness can transform even the most broken relationships.
- * The new policy has had a redemptive effect on the community, providing opportunities for those who were previously disadvantaged.
- * The story of the underdog team's victory was a redemptive tale of perseverance and determination.