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View usage for: Word forms: plural invalidspronunciation note: The noun is pronounced (ɪnvəlɪd). The adjective is pronounced (ɪnvælɪd) and is hyphenated in+val+id.1. countable nounAn invalid is someone who needs to be cared for because they have an illness or disability. I hate being treated as an invalid. Synonyms: patient, sufferer, convalescent, valetudinarian More Synonyms of invalid 2. adjectiveIf an action, procedure, or document is invalid, it cannot be accepted, because it breaks the law or some official rule. The trial was stopped and the results declared invalid. We cannot accept liability if you are refused entry because of invalid documents. Synonyms: null and void, void, worthless, untrue More Synonyms of invalid invalidity (ɪnvəlɪdɪti) uncountable noun ...the invalidity of the marriage ceremony. Synonyms: falsity, fallacy, unsoundness, inconsistency More Synonyms of invalid 3. adjectiveAn invalid argument or conclusion is wrong because it is based on a mistake. We think that those arguments are rendered invalid by the hard facts on the ground. Synonyms: unfounded, false, untrue, illogical More Synonyms of invalid invalid in British English 1 (ˈɪnvəlɪd) noun1. a. a person with disablement or chronic ill health b. (as modifier) an invalid chair adjective2. incapacitated or disabled by injury, sickness, etc verb (transitive)3. to cause to become an invalid; disable 4. (usually foll by out; often passive) mainly British to require (a member of the armed forces) to retire from active service through wounds or illness ▶ USAGE It is best to avoid using the term invalid when referring to people with chronic illnesses or disabilitiesDerived forms invalidity (ˌinvaˈlidity) noun Word origin C17: from Latin invalidus infirm, from in-1 + validus strong invalid in British English 2 (ɪnˈvælɪd) adjective1. not valid; having no cogency or legal force 2. logic (of an argument) having a conclusion that does not follow from the premises: it may be false when the premises are all true; not valid Derived forms invalidity (ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪtɪ) or invalidness (inˈvalidness) noun invalidly (inˈvalidly) adverb Word origin C16: from Medieval Latin invalidus without legal force; see invalid1invalid in American English 1 (ˈɪnvəlɪd; Chiefly British ˈɪnvəˈlid) adjective1. not well; weak and sickly; infirm 2. of or for invalids an invalid home noun3. a weak, sickly person; esp., one who is chronically ill or disabled verb transitive4. to make invalid; disable or weaken 5. Chiefly British to remove (a soldier, sailor, etc.) from active duty or from a combat zone because of injury or illness Word origin Fr invalide < L invalidus, feeble: see in- 2 & valid invalid in American English 2 (ɪnˈvælɪd) adjective not valid; having no force; null or void Derived forms invalidity (ˌinvaˈlidity) (ˌɪnvəˈlɪdəti) noun invalidly (inˈvalidly) adverb Examples of 'invalid' in a sentenceinvalid In other languagesinvalid British English: invalid / ˈɪnvəˌlɪd/ NOUN An invalid is someone who is very ill or disabled and needs to be cared for by someone else. I hate being called an invalid. - American English: invalid
- Arabic: مَرِيضٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: inválido
- Chinese: 病人
- Croatian: invalid
- Czech: invalida
- Danish: invalid
- Dutch: invalide
- European Spanish: inválido
- Finnish: invalidi
- French: malade
- German: Invalide
- Greek: ανάπηρος
- Italian: invalido
- Japanese: 病人
- Korean: 병약자
- Norwegian: invalid
- Polish: inwalida
- European Portuguese: inválido
- Romanian: invalid
- Russian: инвалид
- Latin American Spanish: inválido
- Swedish: invalid
- Thai: คนเจ็บ
- Turkish: sakat
- Ukrainian: інвалід
- Vietnamese: người bệnh tật
British English: invalid ADJECTIVE If an action, procedure, or document is invalid, it cannot be accepted, because it breaks the law or some official rule. The trial was stopped and the results declared invalid. - American English: invalid
- Brazilian Portuguese: inválido
- Chinese: 无效的
- European Spanish: inválido
- French: non valide
- German: ungültig
- Italian: invalido
- Japanese: 無効な
- Korean: 무효의
- European Portuguese: inválido
- Latin American Spanish: inválido
Chinese translation of 'invalid'invalid (nˈɪnvəlɪd; adjɪnˈvælɪd) n (c) -
病弱者 (bìngruòzhě) (个(個), gè)
adj - [procedure, document, argument]
无(無)效的 (wúxiào de)
Definition a person who is disabled or chronically ill I hate being treated as an invalid. Synonyms sufferer convalescent valetudinarian Definition having no legal force The trial was stopped and the results declared invalid. Synonyms null and void worthless untrue null not binding Opposites Definition (of an argument, result, etc.) not valid because it has been based on a mistake Those arguments are rendered invalid by the hard facts. Synonyms Opposites valid , sound , true , solid , rational , logical Additional synonymsDefinition not based on fact The government has described the reports as completely baseless. Synonyms unfounded, false, fabricated, unconfirmed, spurious, unjustified, unproven, unsubstantiated, groundless, unsupported, trumped up, without foundation, unjustifiable, uncorroborated, ungrounded, without basis Their argument is fallacious. Synonyms incorrect, wrong, mistaken, false, misleading, untrue, deceptive, spurious, fictitious, illogical, erroneous, illusory, delusive, delusory, sophistic, sophistical Definition not in accordance with the truth or facts This resulted in false information being entered. Synonyms incorrect, wrong, mistaken, misleading, faulty, inaccurate, invalid, improper, unfounded, erroneous, inexactAdditional synonymsDefinition not following logical principles his completely illogical arguments Synonyms irrational, absurd, unreasonable, meaningless, incorrect, faulty, inconsistent, invalid, senseless, spurious, inconclusive, unsound, unscientific, specious, fallacious, untenable, sophistical Definition not working or functioning The mine has been inoperative since May last year. Synonyms out of action, useless, out of order, broken, broken-down, ineffective, buggered (slang, British), invalid, defective, ineffectual, unworkable, null and void, out of service, out of commission, unserviceable, hors de combat, on the fritz (US, slang), inefficacious, nonactive Definition not based on logical reasoning an irrational fear of science Synonyms illogical, crazy (informal), silly, absurd, foolish, unreasonable, unwise, preposterous, idiotic, nonsensical, unsound, unthinking, injudicious, unreasoning Definition not valid The Stamp Act of 1765 was rendered nugatory by colonial resistance. Synonyms invalid, ineffectual, null and void, inoperative, useless, vain, futile, unavailing, bootlessDefinition based on faulty ideas The thinking is muddled and fundamentally unsound. Synonyms flawed, faulty, weak, false, shaky, unreliable, invalid, defective, illogical, erroneous, specious, fallacious, ill-foundedDefinition (of a theory, idea, etc.) impossible to defend in an argument He claimed the charges against him were untenable. Synonyms unsustainable, indefensible, unsound, groundless, weak, flawed, shaky, unreasonable, illogical, fallacious, insupportable, invalidDefinition incorrect or false The allegations were completely untrue. Synonyms false, lying, wrong, mistaken, misleading, incorrect, inaccurate, sham, dishonest, deceptive, spurious, erroneous, fallacious, untruthfulDefinition a person who is chronically sick Synonyms invalid, patient, convalescentDefinition having no official value or authority, because the terms have been broken or have not been fulfilled The elections were declared void by the former military ruler. Synonyms invalid, null and void, inoperative, useless, ineffective, worthless, ineffectual, unenforceable, nonviable |