valâ²idÂ·ly adv. Synonyms: valid, sound2, cogent, convincing. These adjectives describe assertions, arguments, conclusions, reasons, or intellectual processes that are persuasive because they are well founded. What is valid is based on or borne out by truth or fact or has legal force: a valid excuse; a valid claim. What is sound is free from logical flaws or is based on valid reasoning: a sound theory; sound principles. Something cogent is both sound and compelling: cogent testimony; a cogent explanation.
Felicia /fe-li-cia/ [3 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced feh-LEE-shah. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Felicia is lucky, fortunate, happy. Feminine of Felix, of medieval origin. Actress Phylicia Rashad.
Carmen /car-men/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name (also used less generally as boys' name Carmen) is pronounced KAR-men. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Carmen is garden, orchard.Originally a Spanish form of Carmel, influenced by the Latin word carmen, song. One of the titles of the Virgin Mary is Santa Maria del Carmen, meaning Saint Mary of Mount Carmel, and this form of the name honors her.Also the name of the tragic romantic heroine of Bizet's opera Carmen (1875).ne of the titles of the Virgin Mary is Santa Maria del Carmen, meaning Saint Mary of Mount Carmel, and this form of the name honors her. Also the name of the tragic romantic heroine of Bizet's opera Carmen (1875).