adj.
Pronunciation: ' sal-y ə - ˌ ter- 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 \ ˌ sal-y ə - ' ter- ə -l ē \ adverb
– sal · u · tar · i · ness \ ' sal-y ə - ˌ ter- ē -n ə s \ noun