disqualifying

Meanings

• Verb

  The action or fact of making someone or something unacceptable, unsuitable, or unable to continue in a particular role, activity, or competition.

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with disqualifying
qualify , supplies , compiles , piles

---

Variants

List of all variants of disqualifying that leads to same result
disqualified , disqualifies , disqualify , disqualifying

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

disqualified, disqualifying, disqualifies, disqualifieds, disqualifiedly

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'disqualify' comes from the Latin 'disqualificare', which means 'to make unqualified' or 'to make unfit'. It is formed from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'asunder' and the root 'qualificare' meaning 'to qualify'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'disqualified' was first used in English law in the 15th century.

2. In sports, a disqualification can result from a false start, illegal equipment, or unsportsmanlike conduct.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Exclusion: The act of keeping someone out or denying them access to something.

2. Rule violation: A breach of a rule or regulation, leading to disqualification.

3. Qualification: A requirement or set of requirements that must be met to be eligible for something.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'disqualifying' has been used to describe the act of excluding someone from a competition or opportunity due to a rule violation or lack of qualifications. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', Tom Buchanan's past misdeeds disqualify him from being a suitable partner for Daisy.

How to Memorize "disqualifying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a judge disqualifying a contestant from a competition due to a rule violation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disqualify' with the idea of excluding someone from an opportunity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Disqualify means to make unfit to qualify'.

---

Memorize "disqualifying" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize disqualifying is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.