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val·id [ vállid ]

adjective

Definition:

1. unexpired: usable or acceptable until a fixed expiration date or under specific conditions of use

a valid passport

2. justifiable: reasonable or justifiable in the circumstances

That's a valid question.

3. effective: bringing about the results or ends intended

regards the test as a valid measure of student performance

4. law legally binding: having binding force in law

5. logic logical: having premises from which the conclusion follows logically

It's a perfectly valid argument.

[Late 16th century. Directly or via French< Latin validus "strong" < valere "be strong"]

va·lid·i·ty [ və líddətee ] noun

val·id·ly [ vállidlee ] adverb

Word Key: Synonyms


	valid, cogent, convincing, reasonable, sound CORE MEANING: worthy of acceptance or credence valid reasonable or justifiable in the circumstances; Mrs. Smith raises a valid point in her letter. We are required to notify all other parties unless there is a valid reason why such notice should not be given. cogent forceful and convincing to the intellect and reason; a cogent analysis of the situation Their rationale is neither logical nor cogent. convincing likely to overcome doubts and win the support of those who hear it; Your explanation is not wholly convincing. He needs to see convincing evidence before he can accept this theory. reasonable acceptable and according to common sense; must show reasonable grounds for his actions It seemed like a reasonable assumption at the time. sound based on good sense and acceptable reasoning and worthy of approval; Her portfolio is diversified in accordance with sound investment policy. offers some sound advice on road safety