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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
Other Word Forms
- eligibility noun
- eligibleness noun
- eligibly adverb
- noneligible adjective
- ˈ adverb
- ˌˈٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of eligible1
Example Sentences
A movie where the perennially single New York matchmaker has finally met her match in two highly eligible bachelors?
If Farrell's return to the Premiership is confirmed in time for next season, he would be eligible for England's upcoming tour of Argentina and the USA.
Cody Delvecchio is with the team in Omaha and academically eligible to play.
Now, artists who have been nominated for album of the year, but whose contributions were below the 20% playing time threshold, will remain eligible for the award.
More than 320 players are now eligible for up to 12 months paid leave - with everyone receiving the same amount, irrespective of their ranking.
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