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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ineligible

/ɪˈnɛlɪdʒəbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does ineligible mean?

adjective

Not qualified or eligible to participate or receive something; not meeting the required conditions or standards.

Example

"The student was deemed ineligible to participate in the competition due to a rule infraction."

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