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Meaning of eligible in English
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlədʒəb(ə)l/
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Classifying Adjective
eligible
Definitions
1.
prohibited by official rules
Examples
« an eligible pass receiver »
Synonyms
legal
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