invalidity

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[ in-vuh-lid-i-tee ]
/ ˌɪn vəˈlɪd ɪ ti /
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noun

lack of validity.

Origin of invalidity

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From the Medieval Latin word invaliditās, dating back to 1540–50. See invalid2, -ity

Words nearby invalidity

invaginate, invagination, invalid, invalidate, invalidism, invalidity, invalidity benefit, invaluable, invar, invariable, invariably

Definition for invalidity (2 of 2)

invalidity 2
[ in-vuh-lid-i-tee ]
/ ˌɪn vəˈlɪd ɪ ti /

noun

invalidism.

Origin of invalidity

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First recorded in 1905–10; invalid1 + -ity

Words related to invalidity

flaw, vulnerability, lapse, lack, fragility, gap, deficiency, shortcoming, frailty, instability, failing, imperfection, injury, impairment, ailment, infirmity, defect, falsehood, deception, misinterpretation

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