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salutary

Pronunciation: /ˈsaljʊtəɹi/

The English word “salutary” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Effecting or designed to effect an improvement; remedial.
  2. Promoting good health and physical well-being; wholesome; curative.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French salutaire and its source, Latin salutaris (“healthful”), from salus (“health”).

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