ineligibility
|in-el-i-gi-bil-i-ty|
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/ɪnˌɛlɪdʒəˈbɪləti/
(ineligible)
not qualified
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ineligibility' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ineligibilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'eligibilis' meant 'fit to be chosen.'
Historical Evolution
'ineligibilis' transformed into the French word 'ineligible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ineligibility' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fit to be chosen,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being ineligible.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being ineligible.
His ineligibility for the position was due to his lack of experience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41