disqualification
Translation
disqualification
Examples
His action led to his immediate disqualification from the race.
His action led to his immediate disqualification from the race.
A conflict of interest is a ground for disqualification.
A conflict of interest is a ground for disqualification.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) disqualification from an event or activity His disqualification from the competition was a shock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exclusion, elimination; Antonyms: qualification, eligibility
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) + 'qualification'. Literally means 'the state of not being qualified'.
Memory Tips
Think 'DIS-qualified'. The prefix 'dis-' negates the word 'qualification', meaning you've lost your qualification.