Valid

Pronunciation: /ˈvælɪd/

Definitions of valid

adjective an adjective used to describe something that is logically or factually sound, reasonable, or acceptable

Example Sentences

A1 The coupon is valid for one more week.

A2 Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months before traveling.

B1 The contract is only valid if both parties sign it.

B2 The judge ruled that the evidence presented was not valid.

C1 The validity of the scientific study was questioned by other researchers.

C2 The lawyer argued that the search warrant was not valid due to improper procedures.

Examples of valid in a Sentence

formal The contract is only valid if both parties sign it.

informal Your driver's license is still valid, right?

slang Don't worry, your excuse is totally valid.

figurative Her concerns about the project's timeline are valid.

Grammatical Forms of valid

• past tense: validated
• plural: valids
• comparative: more valid
• superlative: most valid
• present tense: validates
• future tense: will validate
• perfect tense: has validated
• continuous tense: is validating
• singular: valid
• positive degree: valid
• infinitive: to validate
• gerund: validating
• participle: validated

Origin and Evolution of valid

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'valid' originated from the Latin word 'validus', meaning strong or powerful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'valid' has evolved to signify something that is sound, justifiable, or legally binding.