C1noun formal 5K

Validity

🇬🇧 UK /["/vəˈlɪdəti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/vəˈlɪdəti/"]/

Meaning of Validity

the state of being legally or officially acceptable

In simple words: how true or acceptable something is

Validity in a sentence

• The period of validity of the agreement has expired.
• The judges upheld the validity of the previous judgement.
• The legal validity of the claims has been challenged.
• We had doubts about the validity of their argument.
• His reputation lends a certain validity to the approach that it might not deserve.
• The results are of doubtful validity.
• The theory has the face validity of being consistent with recent findings.
• the theory's validity for parent-child relationships
• to assess the scientific validity of new treatments
• Of course we recognize the validity of that argument.

How to use Validity

Use 'validity' in academic or legal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations as it sounds too formal.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'valid' as a badge of trust; 'validity' is the reason the badge is earned.

Related words

Collocations with Validity

• great
• equal
• doubtful
• have
• give something
• lend something
• of… validity
• validity  for
• great
• equal
• doubtful
• have
• give something
• lend something
• of… validity
• validity  for

Synonyms for Validity

• legitimacy
• truthfulness
• veracity
• soundness
• authenticity

Opposites of Validity

• invalidity
• falseness

Common mistakes with Validity

• Confused with 'valid' which is an adjective.
• Using 'validity' in a casual context.
• Mispronouncing it with emphasis on the second 'a' instead of the first.

Frequently asked questions about Validity

What does Validity mean?

how true or acceptable something is

What is the definition of Validity?

the state of being legally or officially acceptable

How do you use Validity in a sentence?

The period of validity of the agreement has expired.

Can you give another example of Validity?

The judges upheld the validity of the previous judgement.

What are synonyms for Validity?

Common alternatives include legitimacy, truthfulness, veracity, soundness, authenticity.

What is the opposite of Validity?

Opposite meanings include invalidity, falseness.

What words go with Validity?

It commonly pairs with great, equal, doubtful, have, give something, lend something, of… validity, validity  for, great, equal, doubtful, have, give something, lend something, of… validity, validity  for.

What are common mistakes when using Validity?

Confused with 'valid' which is an adjective. Using 'validity' in a casual context. Mispronouncing it with emphasis on the second 'a' instead of the first.

How do you pronounce Validity?

US: /["/vəˈlɪdəti/"]/, UK: /["/vəˈlɪdəti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Validity formal or informal?

"Validity" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Validity?

Use 'validity' in academic or legal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations as it sounds too formal.

What CEFR level is Validity?

"Validity" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.