valid

val-id · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent.

  2. 2.

    Legally or officially acceptable or enforceable.

  3. 3.

    (Computing) Conforming to required specifications or formats.

  4. 4.

    Producing the desired result; effective.

Related words

Antonyms: illegitimate, invalid, unsound
See also: invalid, validate, validity
Synonyms: legally binding, legitimate, sound, well-founded

Etymology

From Latin validus (strong, effective), from valere (to be strong, be worth).