Ineligible: meaning, definitions and examples

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ineligible

 

[ ษชหˆnษ›lษชdส’ษชbษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

qualification criteria

The term 'ineligible' describes a state in which someone or something does not meet the necessary requirements or qualifications for a particular role, opportunity, or benefit. It is often used in contexts such as school admissions, job applications, or legal entitlements. Being ineligible can result from various factors, including age, previous qualifications, or specific conditions. Ultimately, it indicates a lack of eligibility or disqualification from consideration.

Synonyms

disqualified, inappropriate, unfit, unqualified, unsuitable

Examples of usage

  • She was deemed ineligible for the scholarship due to her low GPA.
  • The applicant was ineligible for the job because he did not possess the required degree.
  • Due to a prior conviction, he remained ineligible to apply for certain positions.

Translations

Translations of the word "ineligible" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inelegรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nicht wahlberechtigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak memenuhi syarat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะพัั‚ะฐั‚ะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieuprawniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ้ฉๆ ผใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inรฉligible

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ no elegible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uygun olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๊ฒฉ์ด ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุคู‡ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nepล™รญpustnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neprรญpustnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅˆๆ ผ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neprimeren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณhรฆfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะนั‹า›ัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒฐแƒ”แƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uyฤŸun olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ no elegible

Etymology

The word 'ineligible' originates from the prefix 'in-', which is derived from Latin, meaning 'not' or 'without,' combined with 'eligible,' which comes from the Latin word 'eligibilis.' The root 'eligere' means 'to choose' or 'to elect,' formed from 'e-' (variant of 'ex-', meaning 'out') and 'legere' (meaning 'to gather' or 'to choose'). Therefore, 'ineligible' literally translates to 'not able to be chosen.' The word began to appear in English in the early 18th century and has since been widely adopted in various fields, especially in legal, educational, and employment contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,765, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.