valid
val|id /v'ælɪd/
1 [ADJ] oft it v-link ADJ to-inf
A valid argument, comment, or idea is based on sensible reasoning.
They put forward many valid reasons for not exporting...
● validity [N-UNCOUNT] usu with poss
The editorial in the Financial Times says this argument has lost much of its validity.
2 [ADJ]
Something that is valid is important or serious enough to make it worth saying or doing.
Most designers share the unspoken belief that fashion is a valid form of visual art.
● validity [N-UNCOUNT] usu N of n/-ing
...the validity of making children wear cycle helmets.
3 [ADJ]
If a ticket or other document is valid, it can be used and will be accepted by people in authority.
All tickets are valid for two months.
4
see also validity
1 [ADJ] oft it v-link ADJ to-inf
A valid argument, comment, or idea is based on sensible reasoning.
They put forward many valid reasons for not exporting...
● validity [N-UNCOUNT] usu with poss
The editorial in the Financial Times says this argument has lost much of its validity.
2 [ADJ]
Something that is valid is important or serious enough to make it worth saying or doing.
Most designers share the unspoken belief that fashion is a valid form of visual art.
● validity [N-UNCOUNT] usu N of n/-ing
...the validity of making children wear cycle helmets.
3 [ADJ]
If a ticket or other document is valid, it can be used and will be accepted by people in authority.
All tickets are valid for two months.
4
see also validity