Invalided: meaning, definitions and examples
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invalided
[ ɪnˈvæl.ɪ.dɪd ]
medical terminology
To make invalid; to declare someone unable to perform, especially in a medical or bureaucratic context. The term is often used in relation to individuals who are deemed unable to work or carry out daily activities due to health conditions.
Synonyms
deem unfit, discharge, disqualify
Examples of usage
- After the accident, he was invalided from military service.
- She was invalided home after her injury.
- The policy invalided the claims of those who had not reported their conditions.
Translations
Translations of the word "invalided" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inválido
🇮🇳 अमान्य
🇩🇪 ungültig
🇮🇩 tidak valid
🇺🇦 недійсний
🇵🇱 nieważny
🇯🇵 無効な
🇫🇷 invalide
🇪🇸 inválido
🇹🇷 geçersiz
🇰🇷 유효하지 않은
🇸🇦 غير صالح
🇨🇿 neplatný
🇸🇰 neplatný
🇨🇳 无效的
🇸🇮 neveljavna
🇮🇸 ógyldig
🇰🇿 заңсыз
🇬🇪 არასწორი
🇦🇿 etibarsız
🇲🇽 inválido
Word origin
The term 'invalid' has its etymological roots in the Latin word 'invalidus', which means 'not strong' or 'weak'. This Latin term is a combination of 'in-', a prefix meaning 'not', and 'validus', meaning 'strong' or 'powerful'. Historically, in English, 'invalid' was used to refer to a person who was weak or infirm. Over time, especially from the late 19th century onwards, the word evolved to be used more formally in the context of those who were unable to contribute to society or work due to health issues. The verb form 'invalided' signifies the act of rendering someone incapable, particularly in military or employment contexts, aligning with its medical implications and societal understanding of health-related incapacities.