Nonvalid — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌnän-ˈva-ləd/ non·val·id

Meaning & Definition of Nonvalid

Nonvalid (adjective)

  1. not valid, invalid

Nonvalid (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having no basis in reason or fact

    "a nonvalid theory that most scientists rejected long ago"

    similar: baseless, foundationless, groundless, invalid, unfounded, unreasonable, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted
    related: illogical, irrational, nonlogical, unconscionable, unsound, fallacious, false, misled, wrong, gratuitous, uncalled-for, unnecessary, flimsy, implausible, misleading, specious, unconvincing, untenable, weak, ill-advised, unreasoned, inconsistent, absurd, asinine, brainless, crackpot, crazy, fatuous, foolish, half-witted, harebrained, meaningless, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly, simpleminded, stupid, unwise, insane, mad, nutty, wacky
    opposite: good, hard, just, justified, reasonable, reasoned, substantiated, valid, well-founded, well-grounded
    near: certified, validated, verified, confirmed, corroborated, informed, logical, rational, commonsense, sane, sensible, sober, wise, actual, genuine, real, true, certain, sure, clear, cogent, compelling, convincing, credible, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, solid, sound

  2. having no legal or binding force

    "failure to inform the suspect of his rights rendered his confession nonvalid"

    similar: bad, inoperative, invalid, nonbinding, nugatory, null, null and void, void
    related: illegal, useless, worthless, ineffective, ineffectual
    opposite: binding, good, valid
    near: legal, working

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nonvalid

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nonvalid:

baseless, foundationless, groundless, invalid, unfounded, unreasonable, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted, bad, inoperative, nonbinding, nugatory, null, null and void, void

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nonvalid

Words with the opposite meaning of Nonvalid:

good, hard, just, justified, reasonable, reasoned, substantiated, valid, well-founded, well-grounded, binding

Related Words for Nonvalid

illogical, irrational, nonlogical, unconscionable, unsound, fallacious, false, misled, wrong, gratuitous, uncalled-for, unnecessary, flimsy, implausible, misleading, specious, unconvincing, untenable, weak, ill-advised, unreasoned, inconsistent, absurd, asinine, brainless, crackpot, crazy, fatuous, foolish, half-witted

Near Antonyms of Nonvalid

certified, validated, verified, confirmed, corroborated, informed, logical, rational, commonsense, sane, sensible, sober, wise, actual, genuine, real, true, certain, sure, clear, cogent, compelling, convincing, credible, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, solid, sound, legal

Word Forms of Nonvalid

Derived words: nonvalidity (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Nonvalid

First known use: 1803

Frequently Asked Questions about Nonvalid

What does "Nonvalid" mean?

"Nonvalid" means not valid, invalid. As an adjective, it is defined as: not valid, invalid. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nonvalid"?

Other words for "Nonvalid" include baseless, foundationless, groundless, invalid, unfounded, unreasonable, unsubstantiated and unsupported. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nonvalid" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nonvalid"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nonvalid". Common alternatives include baseless, foundationless, groundless, invalid, unfounded, unreasonable, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted and bad.

What is the opposite of "Nonvalid"?

Antonyms of "Nonvalid" include good, hard, just, justified, reasonable, reasoned, substantiated and valid. Near antonyms include certified, validated, verified and confirmed.

How do you use "Nonvalid" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nonvalid" in a sentence: "a nonvalid theory that most scientists rejected long ago"; "failure to inform the suspect of his rights rendered his confession nonvalid".

Is "Nonvalid" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nonvalid" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Nonvalid"?

"Nonvalid" is pronounced /ˌnän-ˈva-ləd/ and divided into syllables as non·val·id.

What is the origin of the word "Nonvalid"?

First known use: 1803.