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validity

Meaning

the state or quality of being sound, well-founded, or logically acceptable.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

He rechecked his calculations, wanting to be absolutely sure. If his results weren't sound and well-founded, the whole project would fail. The validity of his work was crucial for everything to move forward correctly.

He stared at the hastily drawn map, a knot of worry tightening in his gut. The scribbled lines and vague landmarks felt…off. He needed more. He needed to be sure of the map's validity, the state of being sound and well-founded, before he committed his crew to the treacherous, uncharted swamp.

The ancient parchment, covered in strange symbols, lay on the table. Professor Anya traced the faded ink, her brow furrowed in deep thought. If she could prove this text was from the lost civilization, its information would change everything. The validity of her research hinged on showing it was well-founded, not just a wild guess.

My pet rock, Bartholomew, insists his theory about squirrels plotting world domination has great validity. He claims their chattering is secret code, and their nut hoarding is strategic. While I admire his conviction, I doubt his ideas have much soundness or logical acceptance outside his tiny, pebble brain.

My pet rock, Bartholomew, claims the toaster is plotting to steal his imaginary cheese. While Bartholomew's logic is a bit wobbly, the sheer *validity* of his conviction, in his tiny rocky mind, is undeniable. He's quite serious about this cheesy conspiracy.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

He reread the research paper, searching for any flaw. The data seemed solid, but he needed to be sure of its validity before presenting it. If his conclusions weren't sound and logically acceptable, the entire project would be worthless.

The old surveyor double checked his calculations, his brow furrowed. He needed to be absolutely sure of the validity of the property lines before the sale. A mistake here, a lapse in soundness, and years of disputes could erupt, leaving everyone feeling cheated and distrustful.

The artisan painstakingly examined the etched circuit board, tracing the minuscule pathways with a magnifying glass. Each connection, each component, had to possess undeniable validity for the self-repairing nanobot swarm to function correctly. Any deviation meant systemic failure, a cascade of errors from a single flawed assumption.

My uncle's conspiracy theories about squirrels hoarding all the good socks have a surprising degree of validity. I mean, have you *seen* how many unmatched socks I have? The sheer number of missing foot-warmers lends a certain logical acceptability to his nutty claims, even if everyone else dismisses them.

My pet rock, Bartholomew, insisted the validity of his theory that socks disappear into the void between dryer sheets was unquestionable. He presented his "evidence" – a single, forlorn argyle. I had to concede its logical acceptance, even if my laundry basket remained mysteriously sock-less.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

She meticulously checked her calculations, a knot of worry tightening in her stomach. The experiment's success hinged on the validity of her approach; if her reasoning wasn't sound, the entire project would be jeopardized, leaving her no logical recourse.

The archaeologist held the shard, tracing the unfamiliar symbols. Previous theories about the civilization's maritime focus lacked the necessary validity, this new script suggesting a terrestrial origin, shifting their entire understanding of the region’s ancient peoples.

The expedition's findings had to possess undeniable validity. Without it, the claim of discovering a new phosphorescent lichen deep within the geyser fields would be dismissed. The team meticulously documented every observation, ensuring their arguments were well-founded and logically acceptable to the skeptical geological society.

My cat's pronouncements on quantum physics, while delivered with undeniable conviction, lack a certain *validity*. His insistent meows about Schrödinger's box being a superior napping location are, frankly, not sound. While I appreciate his dedication to empirical observation (i.e., naps), the logical acceptability of his theories remains… dubious.

Bartholomew, the renowned alpaca influencer, adjusted his tiny beret, scrutinizing the latest artisanal quinoa smoothie recipe. He declared with great gravity, "The *validity* of this blend hinges on its harmonious interplay of sun-dried kale and ethically-sourced chia seeds. Anything less would be utter nonsense."

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

He presented his hypothesis with such robust evidence, the researchers couldn't dispute its profound validity. The sheer logical coherence of his argument, supported by irrefutable data, left no room for skepticism. His carefully constructed reasoning was unequivocally sound.

The archeologist examined the fragmented glyphs, searching for the validity of the inscription's claim. If the script's provenance was sound and the purported translation logically acceptable, it could irrevocably alter their understanding of the subterranean civilization's astronomical prowess.

The clandestine operative reviewed the schematics, his brow furrowed. He needed absolute certainty. The intelligence reported a crucial structural vulnerability, but without solid proof, it lacked the validity to justify an immediate, high-risk intervention. He demanded irrefutable data before committing his team.

The esteemed entomologist, despite his prodigious intellect, presented a theory on the migratory patterns of the common housefly that lacked even the faintest hint of soundness. His colleagues, a notoriously jocular assembly, guffawed at the sheer lack of logical acceptability, questioning the validity of his research with a series of outlandish, yet surprisingly cogent, hypothetical scenarios.

Barnaby, a renowned connoisseur of artisanal cheese and arcane origami, pondered the profound validity of a particularly pungent Stilton's geometrical integrity. He’d meticulously folded a Gruyère into a tesseract, yet its structural soundness, its logical acceptability, was, he mused, a matter of fervent debate amongst his petunias.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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