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invalidly

invalidly

7.9
In a way based on wrong reasons or false facts
  • adverb
  • /ɪnˈvælɪdli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ilógicamente
  • The conclusion was reached invalidly because the initial data was misinterpreted.

Examples

  • The results were dismissed as they were obtained invalidly through flawed methods.

  • If you reason invalidly, your argument will not be convincing to others.

  • The argument was presented invalidly.

  • He concluded invalidly from the data provided.

  • The conclusion was reached invalidly because the initial data was misinterpreted.

  • If you reason invalidly, your argument will not be convincing to others.

  • The results were dismissed as they were obtained invalidly through flawed methods.

Synonyms

illogically
vsinvalidly
1 6.8

In a way that does not follow clear thinking

is incorrect because conclusions follow from false premises
baselessly
vsinvalidly
1 6.5

In a way that has no facts or proof

is incorrect due to wrong reasoning or false premises rather than lack of facts
fallaciously
vsinvalidly
  • Formal
1 8.4

In a wrong way because of a false belief that leads to wrong conclusions

is wrong because the reasoning is faulty or premises are false
nonsensically
vsinvalidly
1 6.5

In a way that is not logical or clear

is incorrect because conclusions follow from bad reasoning or false premises

Antonyms

2 3.9

In a way that the law accepts or that follows the right rules

How Logical

logically
70 3.7
invalidly
  • Specialized
7.9
illogically
1 6.8
fallaciously
  • Formal
1 8.4

Surface Forms

invalidly positive

Morphology

invalidly = invalid (transparent) = in + valid + ly

This is a regular adverb formed from the adjective 'invalid', with the meaning 'in an invalid way'.

Etymology

Invalidly is made from the prefix in- meaning 'not' and the word valid, from the Latin valere meaning 'to be strong' or 'good'. So, to reason invalidly is to think or argue in a way that is 'not logically correct' or based on wrong ideas, which is why the result is not convincing.