valid

adjective

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

Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent.

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

(logic) Of an argument: whose conclusion is always true whenever its premises are true.

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

(Christianity, theology) Genuine - as distinguished from efficient or regular - sacrament.

Roots

valeoval- · Latin · be strong, be worth

Synonyms for valid

validatedadj legitimateadj applicableadj legit verifiedadj admissibleadj substantiatedv licitadj lawfuladj probativeadj

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The word valid breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root val-, from Latin valeo (“be strong, be worth”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.