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validlegally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvælɪd/

Korean meaning: 유효한, 타당한, 근거가 있는

Korean pronunciation: 밸-리드 (강세: 밸)

Example Sentences

  • His excuse for being late wasn't valid - he just overslept again!
  • The coupon is only valid until the end of this month.
  • She made a valid point about why cats would make better presidents than dogs.

valid

ADJECTIVE

//ˈvælɪd//

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

valid concept
💡 Concept

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

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valid rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A valid contract becomes solid as gold!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvælɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvælɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootvalid

Origin

From Latin 'validus' meaning 'strong' or 'powerful,' derived from the verb 'valere' meaning 'to be strong or have power.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century to mean legally or officially acceptable.

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🎵Rhyme

solidpallid
solid
pallid

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His excuse for being late wasn't valid - he just overslept again!

The coupon is only valid until the end of this month.

😄 Fun example

She made a valid point about why cats would make better presidents than dogs.

Your driver's license needs to be valid to rent a car.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

legitimatelegalsoundreasonableacceptable

Antonyms

invalidillegalfalse

Related

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