valid
//ˈvælɪd//
Forms
- Comparative
- more valid
- Superlative
- most valid
Definitions
1.Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent.
- I will believe him as soon as he offers a valid answer.
2.Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.
- Do not drive without a valid license.
- A valid format for the date is DD/MM/YY.
3.Related to the current topic, or presented within context, relevant.
4.Of a formula or system: such that it evaluates to true regardless of the input values.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3746
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Word family
Etymology
Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *h₂welh₁-
Proto-Indo-European *h₂wl̥h₁éh₁yeti
Proto-Italic *walēō
Latin valeō
Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-der.
Proto-Italic *-iðos
Latin -idus
Latin validusder.
Middle French validebor.
English valid