adj
Uncommon
ineligible
Ineligible (adj) means not allowed to take part in or do something, because you do not meet the conditions.
adj
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Not allowed to take part in or do something, because you do not meet the conditions.
"Employees of the promoter are ineligible to enter the competition."
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Etymology
Comes from French inéligible.
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What is the meaning of ineligible?
"ineligible" (adj) means not allowed to take part in or do something, because you do not meet the conditions.
What is another word for ineligible?
Other words for "ineligible" include unqualified.
What is the opposite of ineligible?
The opposite of "ineligible" is eligible.
