a. [ L. insaluteris : cf. F. insalutaire. See In- not, and Salutary. ] 1. Not salutary or wholesome; unfavorable to health. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Not tending to safety; productive of evil. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. salutaris, from salus, -utis, health, safety: cf. F. salutaire. See Salubrious. ] 1. Wholesome; healthful; promoting health; as, salutary exercise. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Promotive of, or contributing to, some beneficial purpose; beneficial; advantageous; as, a salutary design. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Wholesome; healthful; salubrious; beneficial; useful; advantageous; profitable. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Sal"u*ta*ri*ly adv. -- Sal"u*ta*ri*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]