invalidism

/ɪnˈvælɪdɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition of being invalid, especially due to chronic illness or disability, and the social and cultural implications that come with it

“The activist spoke out against the ableism and invalidism she faced in her daily life.”

2. noun

a philosophical or theoretical approach that emphasizes the importance of invalid or unreliable knowledge

“The postmodernist’s invalidism challenged the traditional notions of objective truth.”

Synonyms

  • disability
  • invalidity

Antonyms

  • ability
  • validity