Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Valid”
True and acceptable as proof; supported by good reasons.
Word Family of Valid
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Your passport is still valid for travel. B1
- That's a valid point in the discussion. B1
- The contract is valid for one year. B1
Word Form Patterns for Valid
-ity
Adds **-ity** to form an abstract noun about a quality or state. Example: valid → validity.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: valid → validly.
Origin and Word Formation of Valid
From Latin validus, meaning strong.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Valid
Wrong: Your visa is validate.
Correct: Your visa is valid.
Use adjective 'valid', not verb 'validate'.
Wrong: His argument not valid.
Correct: His argument is valid.
Need 'be' verb.
Wrong: She gave a validity reason.
Correct: She gave a valid reason.
Use 'valid' (adjective), not 'validity' (noun).
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Valid
What are the word forms of “valid”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “valid”?
“valid” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “valid” come from?
From Latin validus, meaning strong.