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val·id
 valid
- pronunciation:
- vae
lihd
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
equitable; just.
The judge's ruling was valid.- synonyms:
- equitable, fair, just
- antonyms:
- unfair
- similar words:
- appropriate, apt, fitting, honest, impartial, legitimate, meet, objective, proper, unbiased
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| definition 2: |
based on truth, fact, or logic.
Based on this evidence, that's a valid conclusion.You've presented a valid argument, so I may reconsider my decision.- synonyms:
- right, sound, well-founded, well-grounded
- antonyms:
- baseless, invalid, specious
- similar words:
- accurate, concrete, correct, factual, good, legitimate, logical, realistic, solid, veracious
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| definition 3: |
legally or officially authorized.
This license has expired and is no longer valid.
- synonyms:
- authorized, legal, legitimate, official, validated
- antonyms:
- invalid
- similar words:
- canonical, certified, lawful, licensed, licit, rightful, sanctioned
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| definition 4: |
effective.
We must find valid methods for reducing world hunger.- synonyms:
- effective, effectual, efficacious
- antonyms:
- inoperative, invalid
- similar words:
- advantageous, efficient, fruitful, productive
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| related words: |
authentic, canonical, certain, cogent, effective, genuine, real, right, rightful, true, truthful, veritable |
| derivations: |
validly (adv.), validness (n.) |
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