invalidate

CEFRB2

/ɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To show that something is not valid, true, or acceptable.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To make or declare (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or erroneous; disprove.

Examples

  • Ziri doesn't want to invalidate his ablutions.

  • The circuit court judge's ruling was invalidated by a superior judge.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ɪnˈvæl.ə.dæɪt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To render invalid; discredit.

  2. To make invalid. Especially applied to contract law.

More examples

In context

  • Telling an angry person to "calm down" can invalidate their feelings.

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Origin

verb

First attested in 1649; borrowed from Middle French invalider, from invalide + -er. By surface analysis, in- + validate or invalid + -ate.