Salutary

Adjective

Definition: Promoting or contributing to good health; beneficial.

Definition: Producing a beneficial effect or outcome; advantageous.

Synonyms: Beneficial, Advantageous, Helpful, Wholesome, Remedial

Antonyms: Harmful, Detrimental, Injurious, Negative

Examples:
  • Regular exercise has salutary effects on both physical and mental health.
  • The salutary influence of a supportive family can help overcome difficult situations.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of "salutary" as something that salutes your well-being.
  • Remember that "salutary" sounds similar to "salad" which is often associated with health benefits.

Etymology:

Origin:

From Latin "salutaris", from "salus" (health)

Historical Usage:

The word "salutary" first appeared in English in the mid-16th century, derived from Latin. It has been used to describe things that are beneficial or promoting health since its introduction.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Salutary neglect"

Explanation:

Refers to the British policy of loosely enforcing trade laws in the American colonies during the 17th-18th centuries. This negligence allowed the colonies to develop their own economies and political systems, contributing to the eventual independence of the United States.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "salutary" with "salutatory"

Explanation:

"Salutatory" refers to a speech or address of greeting or welcome. It is not related to the meaning of "salutary", which is about being beneficial or promoting health.

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