Validity
Definition: The quality of being logically sound; the state of being legally or officially acceptable; in LSAT, the property of an argument where the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises. (noun)
Example: The validity of the argument depends on whether the premises support the conclusion.
Synonyms: soundness, legitimacy
Antonyms: invalidity, fallacy
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Questions about Validity
What does “Validity” mean?
Validity (noun) means the quality of being logically sound; the state of being legally or officially acceptable; in LSAT, the property of an argument where the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises.
How do you use “Validity” in a sentence?
The validity of the argument depends on whether the premises support the conclusion.
What are synonyms of “Validity”?
Words with a similar meaning to Validity include soundness, legitimacy. Opposites include invalidity, fallacy.
Is “Validity” a test vocabulary word?
Yes — Validity appears in General Vocabulary, LSAT Vocabulary Prep on Vocab Voyage, and you can practise it free with a 3-question quiz on this page.