Definitions for Ineligible
ɪnˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəlin·el·i·gi·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ineligibleadjective

   not eligible

   "ineligible to vote"; "ineligible for retirement benefits"

2. ineligibleadjective

   prohibited by official rules

   "an ineligible pass receiver"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. ineligibleadjective

   Not eligible.

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1. ineligible

   Ineligible refers to a person or thing that is not qualified or suited to be chosen or selected for something due to a lack of necessary qualities, characteristics, or conditions. These restrictions may be found in the rules or laws that govern a specific opportunity, designation, status, or role.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Ineligibleadjective

   not eligible; not qualified to be chosen for an office; not worthy to be chosen or prefered; not expedient or desirable

2. Etymology: [Pref. in- not + eligible: cf. F. inligible.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Ineligible

   in-el′i-ji-bl, adj. not capable, or worthy, of being chosen: unsuitable.—n. Ineligibil′ity.—adv. Inel′igibly.

Matched Categories

1. • Sport

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to say Ineligible in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ineligible in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ineligible in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Ineligible in a Sentence

1. Patrick Leahy:

   Otherwise the Iraqi units involved should be deemed ineligible for U.S. aid.

2. Ted Cruz:

   What the president said is that only African American women are eligible for this slot, that 94% of Americans are ineligible, the way Biden ought to do it is to say 'I'm going to look for the best justice,' interview a lot of people, and if he happens to nominate a justice who was an African American woman, then great.

3. The USFL:

   If a pass does not cross the line of scrimmage, there can be no pass interference or ineligible player downfield penalties.

4. Ira Mehlman:

   They’re making a long term investment, paying for training, for someone who might be ineligible to work in a few years.

5. Chris Bergin:

   Now we believe that Miguel is eligible for naturalization because criminal conviction doesn't render him ineligible through' bad moral character.' That's the term they use, that's what we're going to argue, and I think it's a good argument.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Ineligible
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ineligible
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ineligible
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Ineligible
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Ineligible