📖 Definitions of "Valid"
adjective
- 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.
"A valid format for the date is MM/DD/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.
🔄 Synonyms of "Valid"
9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| soundnoun | A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium. |
| legitimateverb | In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements. |
| logical | Reasonable. |
| bindingnoun | (of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured. |
| reasoned | based on reasoning; being the result of logical thought |
| validated | Declared or made valid. |
| well-grounded | Of an argument, etc.: based on good judgment and solid reasoning. |
| legalnoun | Relating to the law or to lawyers. |
| unexpired | Not having expired. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Valid"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| invalidnoun | Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Valid"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| validatedverb | Declared or made valid. |
| reasonedverb | based on reasoning; being the result of logical thought |
| well-grounded | Of an argument, etc.: based on good judgment and solid reasoning. |
| legitimate | In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements. |
| logical | Reasonable. |
| binding | (of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured. |
| legal | Relating to the law or to lawyers. |
| sound | (of sleep) Quiet and deep. |
| unexpired | Not having expired. |
| justifiedverb | Having a justification. |
| justifiable | That can be justified. |
| credible | Believable or plausible. |
| rightful | By right; by law. |
| reliable | Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy |
| cogent | Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence. |
| valuenoun | The quality that renders something desirable or valuable; worth. |
| well-founded | Based on reasoning, evidence and good judgement. |
| pertinent | Important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant. |
| reasonable | Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper. |
| true | (of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct. |
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🎨 Adjectives for "Valid"
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🏷️ Nouns for "Valid"
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