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invalids

invalids is the plural of invalid.

Meaning of invalid

Noun

invalid (plural invalids)

  1. (dated, offensive, sometimes) Any person with a disability or illness.
  2. (dated, offensive, sometimes) A person who is confined to home or bed because of illness, disability or injury; one who is too sick or weak to care for themselves.
  3. (archaic) A disabled member of the armed forces; one unfit for active duty due to injury.

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Phrases with invalids

Questions about invalids

What is invalids the plural of?
Invalids is the plural of invalid.

Words near invalids in the dictionary

  1. invalidisms
  2. invalidities
  3. invalidity
  4. invalidly
  5. invalidness
  6. invalids
  7. invalids out
  8. invalidship
  9. invalorous
  10. invaluability
  11. invaluable

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