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invalid

The correct spelling is invalid.

How to pronounce invalid

/ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/
adjective

IPA: /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/

Say it like: Inv-ali-d

The correct spelling is invalid. Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate. For example: "This invalid contract cannot be legally enforced."

Usage Examples

This invalid contract cannot be legally enforced.

He was invalided home after the car crash.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate.
  2. 2.Intended for use by an invalid.

noun

  1. 1.(sometimes offensive) Any person with a disability or illness.
  2. 2.(sometimes offensive) A person who is confined to home or bed because of illness, disability or injury; one who is too sick or weak to care for themselves.
  3. 3.A disabled member of the armed forces; one unfit for active duty due to injury.

verb

  1. 1.To exempt from duty because of injury or ill health.
  2. 2.To make invalid or affect with disease.

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