validity — the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈlɪdəti/
Example Sentences
- The validity of his excuse about being abducted by aliens was highly questionable.
- We need to check the validity of your passport before you can board the plane.
- The validity of online reviews decreased after people discovered fake accounts.
validity
NOUN[/vəˈlɪdəti/]
the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency
The lab technician checks the validity of the test results before releasing them.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Validity derives from Latin validus, meaning 'strong' or 'having strength'. In ancient Rome, the term originally described strong arguments or compelling evidence, which evolved in modern usage to denote 'soundness' or 'legal/logical acceptability'.
Breakdown
valid- (from Latin validus, meaning strong) + -ity (suffix denoting a state or quality).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The validity of his excuse about being abducted by aliens was highly questionable.”
“We need to check the validity of your passport before you can board the plane.”
“The validity of online reviews decreased after people discovered fake accounts.”
“His argument about pizza being a vegetable lacked scientific validity.”
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