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val·id Audio Help / ˈvæl / Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation [ val -id] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective 1. sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
2. producing the desired result; effective: a valid antidote for gloom.
3. having force, weight, or cogency; authoritative.
4. legally sound, effective, or binding; having legal force: a valid contract.
5. Logic .
6. Archaic .
[Origin:
1565–75; < L
validus strong, equiv. to
val (
ére ) to be strong +
-idus -id 4 ]
—Related forms val·id·ly, adverb
val·id·ness, noun
—Synonyms 3 .5 .
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Synonym Collection v1.1 Cite This Source Main Entry: valid Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: authentic , binding , certified , cogent , compelling , conclusive , confirmed , convincing , credible , effective , efficient , genuine , good , healthy , just , lawful , legal , legitimate , powerful , realistic , reasonable , right , satisfactory , satisfying , solid , sound , strong , sufficient , telling , true , verified , weighty Source: Synonym Collection v1.1
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