Meaning of eligible in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

  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 »

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    Antonyms

Famous quotes

  • « A society that thinks the choice between ways of living is just a choice between equally eligible 'lifestyles' turns universities into academic cafeterias offering junk food for the mind. »
    George Will
  • « I just like the company of beautiful women. I have a weakness in that department. And I suppose because I am fairly well off and a famous musician, I'm up for grabs. And that makes me an eligible bachelor in the press. »
    Eric Clapton
  • « The failure in Ohio to have adequate voting capacity for the people who were registered and eligible to vote was an absolute denial of their right to vote. »
    Carol Moseley Braun

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