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redemptive

/rɪˈdɛmptɪv/
re · demp · tive
Adverb:redemptively
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redemptive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Acting to save someone from error, evil, or moral ruin; serving to restore honor, worth, or spiritual salvation.

Example

"The novel explores the redemptive power of forgiveness after years of family conflict."

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• Rhymes for redemptive

• Nearby Words

redeliver
redelivery
redemption
redemptive
redeploy
redeployment
redeposit

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from Late Latin 'redemptivus', derived from the Latin verb 'redimere' (to buy back or ransom), combining 'red-' (back) and 'emere' (to buy or take).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redemptive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redemptive
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