Main Entry: sal·u·tary

Pronunciation: \ˈsal-yə-ˌter-ē\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle French salutaire, from Latin salutaris, from salut-, salus health

Date: 15th century

1 : producing a beneficial effect : remedial <salutary influences>
2 : promoting health : curative

synonyms see healthful

— sal·u·tar·i·ly \ˌsal-yə-ˈter-ə-lē\ adverb

— sal·u·tar·i·ness \ˈsal-yə-ˌter-ē-nəs\ noun