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eligible
[ el-i-juh-buhl ]
adjective
- fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable:
to marry an eligible bachelor.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms: , ,
- meeting the stipulated requirements, as to participate, compete, or work; qualified.
- legally qualified to be elected or appointed to office:
eligible for the presidency.
noun
- a person or thing that is eligible:
Among the eligibles, only a few are running for office.
eligible
/ ˈɛɪəə /
adjective
- fit, worthy, or qualified, as for an office or function
- desirable and worthy of being chosen, esp as a spouse
an eligible young man
Derived Forms
- ˈ, adverb
- ˌˈٲ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- i··i·ٲ i···Ա noun
- i·· adverb
- ԴDz·i·· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of eligible1
Example Sentences
Not all of the 1,500 horses stabled are eligible to race in the Kentucky Derby.
Thousands of young people will be eligible to vote for the first time on 1 May - but some said they will not.
The term is “also eligible,” meaning eligible if a spot opens.
They added that business could claim employer NICs relief for some eligible staff including those aged under 21 and for apprentices under the age of 25.
To be eligible for BOOST, students must have selected a health-related major and express interest in pursuing a health career, as well as have a demonstrated financial need and be considered low-income for L.A.
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