ineligible
[ in-el-i-juh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /
adjective
not eligible; not permitted or suitable: Employees are ineligible in this contest.
legally disqualified to hold an office.
legally disqualified to function as a juror, voter, witness, etc., or to become the recipient of a privilege.
noun
a person who is ineligible, as a suitor or team member.
OTHER WORDS FROM ineligible
in·el·i·gi·bil·i·ty, in·el·i·gi·ble·ness, noun in·el·i·gi·bly, adverbWords nearby ineligible
inelastic scattering,
inelastic supply,
inelegance,
inelegancy,
inelegant,
ineligible,
ineloquent,
ineluctable,
ineludible,
inenarrable,
inept
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British Dictionary definitions for ineligibility
ineligible
/ (ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl) /
adjective
(often foll by for or an infinitive)
not fit or qualified
ineligible for a grant; ineligible to vote
noun
an ineligible person