How to Pronounce Validity
Validity
və'lɪdɪti
Syllables:
va·lid·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Validity means something is true, correct, or accepted.
Examples
- The teacher checked the validity of the student's answer before giving a grade.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| test validity | collocation | TEST va-LID-i-ty | We need to check the test validity before finalizing results. |
| face validity | collocation | FACE va-LID-i-ty | The questionnaire has strong face validity according to experts. |
| increase validity | collocation | in-CREASE va-LID-i-ty | We must increase validity by improving measurement methods. |
| establish validity | collocation | es-TAB-lish va-LID-i-ty | Researchers establish validity through rigorous testing procedures. |
Fun Fact
Validity stems from the Latin 'validus,' meaning strong or effective, highlighting how the word originally emphasized strength or power before evolving to mean logical soundness.
Word Family
noun
validity
The state of being correct, true, or acceptable.
"The validity of his argument convinced everyone in the meeting."
verb
validate
To check or prove that something is true or acceptable.
"The teacher will validate your answers after the test."
adjective
valid
Based on truth or reason; acceptable.
"You need a valid ticket to enter the concert."
adverb
validly
In a way that is based on truth or reason.
"She argued validly in the debate and won the prize."
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