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valid

[ val-id ]

adjective

  1. sound; just; well-founded:

    a valid reason.

  2. producing the desired result; effective:

    a valid antidote for gloom.

  3. having force, weight, or cogency; authoritative.

    Synonyms: cogent, substantial

  4. legally sound, effective, or binding; having legal force:

    a valid contract.

  5. Logic. (of an argument) so constructed that if the premises are jointly asserted, the conclusion cannot be denied without contradiction.

    Synonyms: convincing, logical

  6. Archaic. robust; well; healthy.


valid

/ ˈvælɪd; vəˈlɪdɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. having some foundation; based on truth
  2. legally acceptable

    a valid licence

    1. having legal force; effective
    2. having legal authority; binding
  3. having some force or cogency

    a valid point in a debate

  4. logic (of an inference or argument) having premises and conclusion so related that whenever the former are true the latter must also be true, esp ( formally valid ) when the inference is justified by the form of the premises and conclusion alone. Thus Tom is a bachelor; therefore Tom is unmarried is valid but not formally so, while today is hot and dry; therefore today is hot is formally valid Compare invalid 2
  5. archaic.
    healthy or strong
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • validity, noun
  • ˈvalidly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • valid·ly adverb
  • valid·ness noun
  • non·valid adjective
  • non·valid·ly adverb
  • non·valid·ness noun
  • pre·valid adjective
  • pre·valid·ly adverb
  • quasi-valid adjective
  • quasi-valid·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of valid1

First recorded in 1565–75; from Latin validus “strong,” from val(ēre) “to be strong” + -idus -id 4; prevail ( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of valid1

C16: from Latin validus robust, from valēre to be strong
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Example Sentences

With each move, he randomly chose from among the set of valid moves.

Of course, the state still needs to verify that all those signatures are valid, but 410,087 of the 485,650 that the state has checked so far are indeed valid.

With each move, he randomly chooses one among the set of valid moves.

If instead you prefer to keep orienting yourself around your marriage — again, each approach can be valid — then learn to communicate both what you intend and what you hope will come of that.

To them, I say what you’re feeling is valid and we’re here to support you.

Meanwhile, Marino promises “radical changes” and vows to check every contract the city has—to see if they are valid.

Saying climate change is a matter of belief perpetuates the dangerous misconception that there are multiple valid opinions.

And that would be a valid, if pointless, thing for me to do.

They also wondered why this second dunk would be more valid, without three rabbis present.

Literary pedigree is or should be a valid concern for any writer or for any critic considering that writer.

Such a license though defective is valid until revoked by the proper authority.

In short, insurgency ceased to be a valid plea; if it existed in fact, officially it had become a dead letter.

Such policies are not valid until countersigned, unless the countersigning is waived.

A valid payment may also be made in other means than money; a check or note may be given for it.

An assignment to one who has an insurable interest as relative, creditor and the like, is always valid.

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