ineligible
ɪˈnɛlɪdʒəbəl
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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.
disqualified unqualified unsuitable
2.
rulesprohibited by rules from participating
  • He is ineligible to play in the tournament.
barred disqualified
3.
legalnot entitled to a right or privilege
  • They are ineligible for the membership discount.
disqualified unqualified

Noun

disqualified personperson not allowed to participate
  • The ineligible was not allowed to join the team.
barred disqualified unqualified
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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

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.

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  1. French:inéligible, non admissible, ...
  2. German:nicht qualifiziert, Disqualifizierte, ...
  3. Italian:non idoneo, squalificato, ...
  4. Spanish:inelegible, persona no apta, ...
  5. Portuguese:inapto, proibido, ...
  6. Chinese:没有资格的, 不合格者, ...
  7. Japanese:資格のない, 失格者, ...
  8. Arabic:غَيْرُ مُؤَهَّل, غير مستحق, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֹא זַכַּאי, נִפְסָל, ...
  10. Russian:недопущенный, недопущенный к участию, ...
  11. Ukrainian:непридатний, дискваліфікована особа, ...
  12. Hindi:अयोग्य, अयोग्य व्यक्ति, ...

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