inadmissible
Inadmissible (adjective) means not allowed to be accepted, especially evidence in a court case. Example: “The judge ruled that the recording was inadmissible because it was obtained illegally.”
How to use inadmissible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot allowed in — most often used for evidence a court won't accept.
Mostly used in legal contexts.
Word forms
more inadmissible comparative, inadmissibles plural, most inadmissible superlative
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The judge ruled that the recording was _____ because it was obtained illegally.
Etymology
From French inadmissible, formed from in- plus admissible.
Rhymes for inadmissible
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What does “inadmissible” mean?
The word “inadmissible” means not allowed to be accepted, especially evidence in a court case. In plain terms, not allowed in — most often used for evidence a court won't accept.
How do you pronounce “inadmissible”?
“Inadmissible” is pronounced ih-nuhd-MIH-suh-buhl (/ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “inadmissible” in a sentence?
Here is “inadmissible” used in a sentence: “The judge ruled that the recording was inadmissible because it was obtained illegally.”
What part of speech is “inadmissible”?
“Inadmissible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “inadmissible” come from?
The word “inadmissible” comes from French. From French inadmissible, formed from in- plus admissible.