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ineligible - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'ineligible' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ineligible [ a.]
- Not eligible; not qualified to be chosen for an office; not worthy to be chosen or prefered; not expedient or desirable.

Meaning of 'ineligible' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ineligible [ a]
Meaning (1):
- not eligible
Example in sentence:
  • ineligible for retirement benefits;
  • ineligible to vote
2 . ineligible [ s]
Meaning (2):
- prohibited by official rules
Example in sentence:
  • an ineligible pass receiver