1763, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + eligible. Perhaps modeled on French inéligible. Related: Ineligibility.
ineligible to vote
ineligible for retirement benefits
an ineligible pass receiver
inefficiency
inefficient
inelastic
inelegance
inelegant
ineligible
ineluctable
inenarrable
inept
ineptitude
inequable
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