What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
invalidated
Example
The judge invalidated the contract due to a breach of terms. [invalidated: past tense]
Example
The new evidence presented in court invalidated the previous ruling. [invalidated: verb]
invalidate
Example
The missing signature will invalidate the document. [invalidate: verb]
Example
The court decided to invalidate the election results due to irregularities. [invalidate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Invalidate is more commonly used than invalidated in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between invalidated and invalidate?
Both invalidated and invalidate can be used in legal or formal contexts, but invalidated may be considered slightly more formal due to its past tense form.
