INVALID


Meaning of INVALID in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' in-v ə -l ə d, Brit usu - ˌ l ē d

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin & French; French invalide, from Latin invalidus

Date: 1642

1 : suffering from disease or disability : SICKLY

2 : of, relating to, or suited to one that is sick <an invalid chair>

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