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- [in-el-i-juh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl/
- /ɪˈnel.ɪ.dʒə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-el-i-juh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl/
Definitions of ineligible word
- adjective ineligible not eligible; not permitted or suitable: Employees are ineligible in this contest. 1
- adjective ineligible legally disqualified to hold an office. 1
- adjective ineligible legally disqualified to function as a juror, voter, witness, etc., or to become the recipient of a privilege. 1
- noun ineligible a person who is ineligible, as a suitor or team member. 1
- noun ineligible Legally or officially unable to be considered for a position or benefit. 1
- adjective ineligible not qualified, discounted 1
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Origin of ineligible
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; in-3 + eligible
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Parts of speech for Ineligible
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preposition
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ineligible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ineligible
adj ineligible
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- unfit — not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable: He was unfit for his office.
- unavailable — suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available.
- unqualified — not qualified; not fit; lacking requisite qualifications: unqualified for the job.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
adjective ineligible
- disqualified — Simple past tense and past participle of disqualify.
- barred — having bars or stripes
- disallowed — Forbidden.
- unable — lacking the necessary power, competence, etc., to accomplish some specified act: He was unable to swim.
- banned — to prohibit, forbid, or bar; interdict: to ban nuclear weapons; The dictator banned all newspapers and books that criticized his regime.
Antonyms for ineligible
adj ineligible
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- acceptable — Acceptable activities and situations are those that most people approve of or consider to be normal.
- qualified — having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.
- ready — completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use: troops ready for battle; Dinner is ready.
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