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10 Language-to-English DictionariesValid
/ˈvæl.ɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Acceptable according to the law or rules; officially or legally binding.
"Make sure your passport is still valid before booking the international flight." - 2
Based on truth, logical reasoning, or good evidence; well-founded.
"She raised a very valid point during the meeting that changed our entire strategy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'validus', meaning strong, powerful, or effective, which comes from 'valere' meaning to be strong or to be worth. Entering Middle French and subsequently Middle English in the 15th century, the term shifted from denoting physical robustness to signifying logical soundness and legal effectiveness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Valid" is said worldwide
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valide
Transliteration: valide
"Ce ticket de transport n'est plus valide."
gültig
Transliteration: gültig
"Ihr Personalausweis ist noch zwei Jahre gültig."
valido
Transliteration: valido
"Il suo argomento è perfettamente valido."
válido
Transliteration: válido
"Este cupón ya no es válido para la promoción."
válido
Transliteration: válido
"O contrato permanece válido até o final do ano."
वैध
Transliteration: vaidh
"यह टिकट यात्रा के लिए वैध नहीं है।"
有效的
Transliteration: yǒuxiàode
"请出示您的有效身份证件。"
유효한
Transliteration: yuhyohan
"이 운전면허증은 여전히 유효합니다."
有効な
Transliteration: yukō na
"この切符は今日のみ有効です。"
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