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ineligible Meaning & Definition

What Does Ineligible Mean?

Ineligible is used as an adjective meaning Not eligible; forbidden to do something. As a noun, it means One who is not eligible.

Word Facts for Ineligible

Part of speechadjective, noun
Synonymsunsuitable, undesirable and unqualified
Antonymseligible
Pluralineligibles
Comparative / superlativemore ineligible, most ineligible

Ineligible Definition (Adjective)

  1. Not eligible; forbidden to do something.

    Employees of the promoter are ineligible to enter the competition.

Ineligible as a Noun

  1. One who is not eligible.

Synonyms of Ineligible

Ineligible synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Ineligible

Ineligible in a Sentence

Employees of the promoter are ineligible to enter the competition.

Word Forms & Grammar

ineligible (comparative more ineligible, superlative most ineligible)

ineligible (plural ineligibles)

Words That Rhyme With Ineligible

Origin of Ineligible

From French inéligible.

Questions People Ask About Ineligible

Is ineligible an adjective or a noun?

Ineligible is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for ineligible?

Close synonyms of ineligible are unsuitable, undesirable and unqualified. See the full list of ineligible synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of ineligible?

The opposite of ineligible is eligible.

What is the plural of ineligible?

The plural of ineligible is ineligibles.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of ineligible?

The comparative form is more ineligible and the superlative form is most ineligible.

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