Ineligibly: meaning, definitions and examples
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ineligibly
[ ɪˈnɛlɪdʒɪbli ]
legal status
Ineligibly refers to the state of being disqualified or not meeting the necessary criteria for eligibility. It is often used in legal or formal contexts, indicating that a person or entity cannot participate or be considered for a certain role, benefit, or opportunity due to certain disqualifying factors.
Synonyms
disqualified, excluded, unqualified.
Examples of usage
- She was ineligibly barred from applying for the grant.
- His previous convictions led him to be ineligibly excluded from the program.
- Ineligibly listed candidates cannot partake in the selection process.
Translations
Translations of the word "ineligibly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ineligivelmente
🇮🇳 अयोग्यतापूर्वक
🇩🇪 unberechtigt
🇮🇩 tidak memenuhi syarat
🇺🇦 недійсно
🇵🇱 nieważnie
🇯🇵 不適格に
🇫🇷 inéligiblement
🇪🇸 ineligiblemente
🇹🇷 uygun olmayan şekilde
🇰🇷 부적격하게
🇸🇦 غير مؤهل
🇨🇿 nepřijatelně
🇸🇰 neprijateľne
🇨🇳 不合格地
🇸🇮 nepravilno
🇮🇸 óhæfurlega
🇰🇿 қабілетсіз түрде
🇬🇪 არაკვალიფიციურად
🇦🇿 uyğunsuz şəkildə
🇲🇽 ineligiblemente
Etymology
The term 'ineligibly' derives from the root word 'eligible,' which comes from the Latin 'eligibilis,' meaning 'able to be chosen.' The prefix 'in-' indicates negation, transforming 'eligible' into 'ineligible.' The adverbial form '-ly' adds the meaning of 'in a manner of being.' This morphological construction has been used in English since the 19th century, primarily in legal and bureaucratic language. It highlights the nuances of qualifications and eligibility, essential in contexts such as legal proceedings, academic admissions, and various applications for benefits.