Validity
Example: The historian questioned the validity of the ancient manuscript's origin.
Definition
The term "validity" refers to the quality of being logically or factually sound, accurate, and well-founded. In historical contexts, it means the credibility and authenticity of evidence, documents, or claims, ensuring they are trustworthy and can be relied upon for accurate understanding.
Translations
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validez -
geldigheid -
validesa -
validité -
Gültigkeit
Etymology
"Validity" originates from the Latin word 'validitas,' derived from 'validus,' meaning strong or effective. It entered English in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the concept of strength or soundness in reasoning or legal standing. Did you know? The idea of validity has been crucial in history for verifying the truthfulness of sources.
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"Validity" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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