invalidate — to make something invalid; to nullify or cancel
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something invalid; to nullify or cancel
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom's surprise party was invalidated when she found the invitation in my pocket.
- The student's excuse was invalidated by the security camera footage.
- The court decided to invalidate the election results due to irregularities.
invalidate
VERB[/ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/]
to make something invalid; to nullify or cancel
Officer invalidates the parking ticket
In comes Valid, ate his job - now invalid, nullified!
Invalidate the false candidate, only validate the true!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin invalidus, meaning 'not strong' or 'weak,' combined with the suffix -ate to form a verb meaning 'to make invalid or void.'
Breakdown
in- (not) + valid (strong/sound) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to make')
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📝Examples
“My mom's surprise party was invalidated when she found the invitation in my pocket.”
“The student's excuse was invalidated by the security camera footage.”
“The court decided to invalidate the election results due to irregularities.”
“His diet plan was immediately invalidated by the chocolate cake in the fridge.”
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