Disqualification

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /dɪsˌkwɑləˈfeɪʃən/

Definitions of disqualification

noun a decision or ruling that someone or something is not eligible or suitable for a particular purpose or activity

Example Sentences

A1 If you break the rules, you may face disqualification from the competition.

A2 The athlete was devastated by his disqualification from the race.

B1 The student's disqualification from the exam was due to cheating.

B2 The company's disqualification from the bidding process was a result of a conflict of interest.

C1 The disqualification of the candidate raised questions about the integrity of the election.

C2 The disqualification of the team from the tournament was met with controversy and debate.

Examples of disqualification in a Sentence

formal The athlete faced disqualification from the competition due to a doping violation.

informal She was at risk of getting kicked out of the race for breaking the rules.

slang He was in danger of getting the boot from the tournament for cheating.

figurative Her constant tardiness was like a self-imposed disqualification from success.

Grammatical Forms of disqualification

past tense

disqualified

plural

disqualifications

comparative

more disqualified

superlative

most disqualified

present tense

disqualifies

future tense

will disqualify

perfect tense

has disqualified

continuous tense

is disqualifying

singular

disqualification

positive degree

disqualified

infinitive

to disqualify

gerund

disqualifying

participle

disqualified

Origin and Evolution of disqualification

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'disqualification' originated from the Latin word 'disqualificare', which is a combination of 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'qualificare' meaning 'to qualify'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the legal context to refer to the act of rendering someone unqualified or ineligible for a particular position or privilege. Over time, the term has come to be used in various fields such as sports, education, and employment to signify the act of being declared ineligible for participation or consideration.