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Meaning of invalid

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

invalid

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate.

    Example: This invalid contract cannot be legally enforced.

invalid

Pronunciation:/ˈɪn.və.lɪd/

noun

Definitions

  1. (sometimes offensive) Any person with a disability or illness.

  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. A disabled member of the armed forces; one unfit for active duty due to injury.

verb

Definitions

  1. To exempt from duty because of injury or ill health.

    Example: He was invalided home after the car crash.

  2. To make invalid or affect with disease.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Intended for use by an invalid.