Ineligible (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not eligible; "ineligible to vote"; "ineligible for retirement benefits".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The candidate was deemed ineligible to run for office due to a prior conviction.
- The student was ineligible for the scholarship because she didn't meet the GPA requirement.
- The company's employees were ineligible for health insurance benefits until they had worked for six months.
- The athlete was ineligible to compete in the tournament because he had exceeded the age limit.
- The applicant was ineligible for the job because he didn't have the required work experience.
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Meaning 2
Prohibited by official rules; "an ineligible pass receiver".
Classification
All adjective clusters.