Definitions for eligible
ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəlel·i·gi·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. eligibleadjective

   qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

   "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. eligiblenoun

   One who is eligible.

2. eligibleadjective

   suitable; meeting the conditions; worthy of being chosen

3. Etymology: From eligible, from eligibilis, from eligo

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ELIGIBLEadjective

   Fit to be chosen; worthy of choice; preferable.

   Etymology: eligibilis, Latin.

   A British ministry ought to be satisfied, if, allowing to every particular man that his private scheme is wisest, they can persuade him that next to his own plan, that of the government is the most eligible. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 48.

   Did they really think, that going on with the war was more eligible for their country than the least abatement of those conditions? Jonathan Swift.

   That the most plain, short, and lawful way to any good end, is more eligible than one directly contrary in some or all of these qualities. Jonathan Swift.

   Certainty, in a deep distress, is more eligible than suspense. Clarissa.

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1. eligible

   Eligible refers to having the right or meeting the necessary conditions to do or receive something. It often implies suitability or qualification for a particular benefit, opportunity, or position.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Eligibleadjective

   that may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office

2. Eligibleadjective

   worthy to be chosen or selected; suitable; desirable; as, an eligible situation for a house

3. Etymology: [F. ligible, fr. L. eligere. See Elect.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Eligible

   el′i-ji-bl, adj. fit or worthy to be chosen: legally qualified: desirable.—n. (coll.) a person or thing eligible.—ns. El′igibleness, Eligibil′ity, fitness to be elected or chosen: the state of being preferable to something else: desirableness.—adv. El′igibly. [Fr.,—L. eligĕre. See Elect, v.t.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. eligible

   To have official authority or power.

   They are eligible to vote and are delighted they are able and have the choice.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 16, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'eligible' in Adjectives Frequency: #832

How to pronounce eligible?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say eligible in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of eligible in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of eligible in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of eligible in a Sentence

1. Brad Gair:

   If a well-off hospital has eligible expenses, it gets money, there is always a question about the fairness of that, but FEMA doesn’t look at the hospital’s bottom line.

2. Delaware Gov. John Carney:

   I know we're all exhausted by this pandemic. But at the level of hospitalizations we're seeing, Delawareans who need emergency care might not be able to get it. That's just a fact. It's time for everyone to pitch in and do what works. Wear your mask indoors. Avoid gatherings or expect to get and spread Covid. Get your vaccine and, if eligible, get boosted. That's how we'll get through this surge without endangering more lives.

3. Anne Schuchat:

   We are fortunate that there has been an intense effort to get data about women who do get vaccinated while pregnant to understand what happens so other women can learn from that, based on what we know right now we recommend that women be offered vaccines during pregnancy, that they’re eligible to get them and that they can make a choice about it.

4. Mike Lawler:

   Only a sociopath, such as Andrew Cuomo, would think that David Gilbert, a man who participated in a heinous attack on law-abiding citizens and law enforcement alike, deserves to be eligible for parole, when the book is written on Andrew Cuomo, apart from leaving office in disgrace, his legacy will be a New York that has released unrepentant cop killers, child rapists, murderers, and terrorists. My only hope is that when all is said and done, the final chapter finds him in a jail cell.

5. Kamala Harris:

   So I would ask that in this coming year, we work together to ensure that all Americans who are eligible to vote actually have meaningful access to the ballot.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=eligible
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Eligible
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=eligible
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eligible
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=eligible