Salutary
Pronunciation : Sal"u*ta*ry
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. salutaris, from salus, -utis, health safety: cf. F. salutaire. See Salubrious.]
Definition : 1. Wholesome; healthful; promoting health; as, salutary exercise.
2. Promotive of, or contributing to, some beneficial purpose; beneficial; advantageous; as, a salutary design.
Syn. -- Wholesome; healthful; salubrious; beneficial; useful; advantageous; profitable. -- Sal"u*ta*ri*ly, adv. -- Sal"u*ta*ri*ness, n.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913