Definition Synonyms
Definition of ineligible - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
qualificationnot qualified for a position or benefit
- She was ineligible for the scholarship due to her grades.
2.
rulesprohibited by rules from participating
- He is ineligible to play in the tournament.
3.
legalnot entitled to a right or privilege
- They are ineligible for the membership discount.
Noun
disqualified personperson not allowed to participate
- The ineligible was not allowed to join the team.
Origin of ineligible
Latin, in (not) + eligere (choose)
Terms with ineligible included in their meaning
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rules
declared ineligible for an activity due to rules
ineligible status
not meeting required qualifications
competition ineligibility
declare someone ineligible for a competition or activity
ineligibility
making someone or something ineligible for a competition or activity
ineligible
no longer eligible for reappointment
legal
render someone legally ineligible or disqualified
legal
making someone legally ineligible or disqualified
sports
ineligible to play in a cup due to prior participation
eligibility
making someone ineligible for something
ineligible
person not eligible to vote
ineligible
not eligible for selection in a draft
Examples of ineligible in a sentence
The rules made her ineligible to participate in the event. Due to his age, he is ineligible for the competition. She was ineligible to vote in the election. He was ineligible to vote due to his age. The candidate was ineligible for the position because of lack of experience. The ineligible was barred from entering the competition.
Due to past infractions, the ineligible faced a ban.
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- French:inéligible, non admissible, ...
- German:nicht qualifiziert, Disqualifizierte, ...
- Italian:non idoneo, squalificato, ...
- Spanish:inelegible, persona no apta, ...
- Portuguese:inapto, proibido, ...
- Chinese:没有资格的, 不合格者, ...
- Japanese:資格のない, 失格者, ...
- Arabic:غَيْرُ مُؤَهَّل, غير مستحق, ...
- Hebrew:לֹא זַכַּאי, נִפְסָל, ...
- Russian:недопущенный, недопущенный к участию, ...
- Ukrainian:непридатний, дискваліфікована особа, ...
- Hindi:अयोग्य, अयोग्य व्यक्ति, ...
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