Where does “salutary” come from?
Salutary comes from Middle French salutaire, meaning beneficial or health-promoting.
salutary (English): Effecting or designed to effect an improvement;...
Definitions
- Effecting or designed to effect an improvement;...
Ancestry of “salutary”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | salutaris | healthy; useful, helpful; advantageous |
| 2 | Latin | salūs | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sōlh₂- | mercy, comfort; comfort, mercy |
Words derived from “salutary”