Disqualify

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkwɑlɪˌfaɪ/

Definitions of disqualify

verb to declare someone or something ineligible or unfit for a particular purpose or competition

Example Sentences

A1 If you cheat during the exam, the teacher may disqualify you.

A2 The referee had to disqualify the player for using foul language.

B1 The committee decided to disqualify the candidate due to a conflict of interest.

B2 The athlete was disqualified from the race for testing positive for banned substances.

C1 The judge had to disqualify the lawyer from the case for unethical behavior.

C2 The politician was disqualified from running for office due to a history of corruption.

Examples of disqualify in a Sentence

formal The judge had to disqualify the juror due to a conflict of interest.

informal They had to disqualify him from the game because he kept cheating.

slang They were going to disqualify her, but she managed to talk her way out of it.

figurative His reckless behavior could disqualify him from future opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of disqualify

• past tense: disqualified
• plural: disqualifies
• comparative: more disqualified
• superlative: most disqualified
• present tense: disqualify
• future tense: will disqualify
• perfect tense: have disqualified
• continuous tense: is disqualifying
• singular: disqualifies
• positive degree: disqualify
• infinitive: to disqualify
• gerund: disqualifying
• participle: disqualified

Origin and Evolution of disqualify

First Known Use: 1620 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disqualify' originated from the Latin word 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away from' and 'qualis' meaning 'of what kind'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century, 'disqualify' has evolved to refer to the act of declaring someone or something as not meeting the necessary requirements or standards for a particular position or activity.