NYT Dictionary

VALIDITY

/vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/
Nounva-LID-i-tyva-lid-i-ty · 4 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

The state of being valid, authentic or genuine.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From valid + -ity, borrowed from Middle French validité, from Late Latin validitas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

validnesscogencyrigorrigourrobustnesshardinesslustinessadmissibilityauthenticitybeef

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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