What does VALID mean?

Valid

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Legally or factually sound; acceptable; having a firm basis in logic or truth.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈvælɪd/; UK: /ˈvælɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "valid" originated from the Latin word "validus," which means strong or powerful. It entered the English language in the 16th century. The word is commonly used in legal, scientific, and philosophical contexts to indicate that something is true, binding, or acceptable.

Synonyms: Legitimate, sound, justifiable, reasonable, acceptable, well-founded, convincing, cogent, effective, authoritative.

Related Words: Value, valed, vales, valet, valid, valor, valve, vamps, vanes, vapid.

Example Sentences:

1. The judge declared the contract valid and binding.
2. The studys findings are valid and reliable.
3. Their argument was not valid because it was based on false assumptions.
4. The companys claim that their product is the best on the market is not valid without evidence to support it.
5. The passport is no longer valid and needs to be renewed.