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Definition of ineligibility

ineligibility

/ˌɪnˌɛlɪdʒəˈbɪlɪti/
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Adverb:ineligibly
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Plural:ineligibilities
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Adjective:ineligible
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ineligibility Lexical Profile

ineligibility Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or condition of not meeting the required qualifications, rules, or legal criteria to be chosen for an office, benefit, or activity.

Example

"A prior felony conviction resulted in his permanent ineligibility for the state licensing exam."

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• Rhymes for ineligibility

• Nearby Words

inelegance
inelegant
inelegantly
ineligibility
ineligible
ineligibly
ineloquent

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from 'ineligible' plus the noun suffix '-ity', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'eligere' ('to pick out' or 'to choose').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ineligibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ineligibility
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