Meaning of eligible in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɛlədʒəb(ə)l/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   eligible

   Definitions

   1. prohibited by official rules

   Examples

   • « an eligible pass receiver »

   Synonyms

   • legal

2. Qualitative Adjective

   eligible

   Etymology

   late Middle English: via French from late Latin eligibilis, from Latin eligere‘choose’ (see elect)

   Definitions

   1. qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

   Examples

   • « eligible to run for office »
   • « eligible for retirement benefits »
   • « an eligible bachelor »

   Synonyms

   • bailable
   • desirable
   • suitable
   • worthy
   • entitled
   • in line
   • pensionable
   • legal

   Antonyms

   • ineligible

See also

• qualified