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salutary

sa·lu·tary

UK/ˈsaljʊtəɹi/ US/ˈsæljətɛɹi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

  • “beneficial effects of a balanced diet”
  • “a good night”
  • “;”
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Origin

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

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