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   eligible

   /ˈɛlɪdʒɪbl/

   adjective

   • 1. having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions: "customers who are eligible for discounts" Similar entitledpermittedallowedqualifiedacceptablesuitableappropriatefitfittingworthycompetentOpposite ineligible
   • ▪ (of a person) desirable or suitable as a partner in marriage: "the world's most eligible bachelor" Similar desirableavailablesingleunmarriedunattachedunwed

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. eligibly adverb

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   ELIGIBLE definition: 1. having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions: 2. An eligible person is…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ELIGIBLE is qualified to participate or be chosen. How to use eligible in a sentence.

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   Eligible definition: fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable. See examples of ELIGIBLE used in a sentence.

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   Someone who is eligible to do something is qualified or able to do it. Almost half the population are eligible to vote in today's election. American English : eligible / ˈɛlɪdʒɪbəl /

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   eligible. a person who is eligible for something or to do something, is able to have or do it because they have the right qualifications, are the right age, etc. eligible (for something) Only those over 70 are eligible for the special payment.

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   Definitions of eligible. adjective. qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen. “ eligible to run for office” “ eligible for retirement benefits” “an eligible bachelor” synonyms: bailable. eligible for bail. desirable, suitable, worthy. worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. entitled. qualified for by right according to law.