validity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /vəˈlɪdɪti/

Definition

The quality of being logically or factually sound; the state of being legally or officially acceptable.

Examples

• The validity of the contract was questioned due to a missing signature.

• We need to check the validity of these test results before drawing conclusions.

• The scientific community debated the validity of the new theory.

How to Use validity

validity of (prepositional phrase)

Referring to the specific thing whose soundness or acceptability is being discussed. — "The validity of the claim was never established."

Synonyms of validity

Words with a similar meaning to validity:

• soundness
• legitimacy
• truth
• acceptability

Antonyms of validity

Words with the opposite meaning to validity:

• invalidity
• fallacy

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