validnessn.
/ˈvalᵻdnᵻs/, U.S. /ˈvælədnəs/ rare.
Validity.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > foundation in fact, validity > [noun]
validity1588
substantiality1660
validness1727
allowability1815
the mind > mental capacity > understanding > reason, faculty of reasoning > process of reasoning, ratiocination > argument, source of conviction > [noun] > strength of argument
strength?c1400
of…validity1581
logic1601
pregnancy1622
solidity1646
cogency1690
pregnantness1727
validness1727
cogence1782
1727 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II Validness, Ability, Power; also Authentickness, &c.
1882 Arnold in 19th Cent. No. 69. 718 Lucidity is the perception of the want of truth and validness in notions long current.
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