The Opposite(Antonym) of “invalid”
The antonym of invalid is valid, legitimate, and able-bodied. The antonyms valid and legitimate convey a sense of correctness or legality, while able-bodied refers to physical capability.
Explore all Antonyms of “invalid”
- valid
- legitimate
- able-bodied
Definitions and Examples of valid, legitimate, able-bodied
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a sound basis in logic or fact; legally or officially acceptable.
Example
The contract is valid only if both parties sign it.
Conforming to the law or to rules; genuine or reasonable.
Example
The company's operations are legitimate and comply with all regulations.
able-bodied
Having a healthy and strong body; physically capable of performing tasks.
Example
The job requires an able-bodied person who can lift heavy objects.
Key Differences: valid vs legitimate vs able-bodied
- 1Valid refers to something that is logically or legally acceptable.
- 2Legitimate refers to something that is genuine or reasonable according to rules or laws.
- 3Able-bodied refers to someone who is physically capable of performing tasks.
Effective Usage of valid, legitimate, able-bodied
- 1Legal Documents: Use valid and legitimate to describe the legality of contracts, licenses, and other legal documents.
- 2Physical Ability: Use able-bodied to describe someone's physical capability.
- 3Academic Writing: Use valid to describe arguments or evidence that are logically sound and supported by facts.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Valid refers to correctness or legality, legitimate denotes genuineness or reasonableness, and able-bodied refers to physical capability. Use these words in legal documents, to describe physical ability, and in academic writing to describe logical arguments or evidence.
