Definition of salutary

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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sal·u·tar·y    (sly-tr) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Effecting or designed to effect an improvement; remedial: salutary advice.
2. Favorable to health; wholesome: a salutary climate.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English saluter, from Old French salutaire, from Latin saltris, from sals , salt-, health; see sol- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
salu·tari·ly   (-târ-l) KEY  (Adverb), salu·tari·ness (Noun)

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