salutary
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sal·u·tary

adjective \ˈsal-yə-ˌter-ē\

Definition of SALUTARY

1
: producing a beneficial effect : remedial <salutary influences>
2
: promoting health : curative
sal·u·tar·i·ly \ˌsal-yə-ˈter-ə-lē\ adverb
sal·u·tar·i·ness \ˈsal-yə-ˌter-ē-nəs\ noun

Examples of SALUTARY

  1. The accident should be a salutary lesson to be more careful.
  2. <the low interest rates should have a salutary effect on business>

Origin of SALUTARY

Middle French salutaire, from Latin salutaris, from salut-, salus health
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with SALUTARY

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sal·u·tary

adjective \ˈsal-yə-ˌter-ē\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SALUTARY

: promoting health : curative

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