Added 10 October 2026
salutary
/ˈsaljʊtəɹi/ adjective
Latin root: salutaris Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about salutary at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health.
beneficial effects of a balanced diet
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French salutaire and its source, Latin salutaris (“healthful”), from salus (“health”).
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