valid

CEFRB2

/ˈvælɪd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Based on truth, reason, or accepted rules.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.

Examples

  • The ticket is valid for a week.

  • You ought to think over whether the premise is valid or not.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈveɪ.lɪd/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Related to the current topic, or presented within context, relevant.

  2. Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent.

  3. Of a formula or system: such that it evaluates to true regardless of the input values.

More examples

In context

  • Do you have a valid passport?

  • A valid format for the date is DD/MM/YY.

  • Do not drive without a valid license.

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from Middle French valide (“healthy, sound, in good order”), from Latin validus, from valeō (“to be strong, to be healthy, to be worth”) + -idus, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂welh₁- (“be strong”).