Invalidate Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnˈvæɫɪˌdeɪt
in-VAL-i-dayt
ɪnvˈælɪdˌeɪt
in-VAL-i-dayt
Definition
To make something not valid, important, or legally acceptable; to show that something is not true or correct.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or legal contexts. Common phrases: 'invalidate a contract', 'invalidate results'. Not the same as 'abolish' (to officially end) or 'void' (similar, but 'void' can also be an adjective).
Spanish: invalidar - anularPortuguese (BR): invalidar - anularPortuguese (PT): invalidar - anularChinese (Simplified): 使无效 - 使作废Chinese (Traditional): 使無效 - 使作廢Hindi: अवैध करना - अमान्य करनाArabic: إبطال - جعل غير صالحBengali: অকার্যকর করা - বাতিল করাRussian: признать недействительным - аннулироватьJapanese: 無効にするVietnamese: làm mất hiệu lực - vô hiệu hóaKorean: 무효로 하다 - 무효화하다Turkish: geçersiz kılmak - iptal etmekUrdu: غیر مؤثر کرنا - کالعدم قرار دیناIndonesian: membatalkan - membuat tidak sah
Example Sentences
The new evidence will invalidate his claim.
basic
A missing signature can invalidate the contract.
basic
Eating before the test will not invalidate your results.
basic
If you lie on the form, you could invalidate your application.
natural
Just because there’s a small mistake doesn’t invalidate the whole project.
natural
The committee voted to invalidate the election results.
natural