Definitions for eligibles

eligibles el·i·gi·ble

Spelling: [el-i-juh-buh l]
IPA: /ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl/

Eligibles is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 167 anagrams from letters in eligibles (beegiills).

Definitions for eligibles

noun

  1. a person or thing that is eligible:

adjective

  1. fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable: Synonyms: suitable, fitting. Antonyms: ineligible, unsuitable, unacceptable.
  2. meeting the stipulated requirements, as to participate, compete, or work; qualified.
  3. legally qualified to be elected or appointed to office:

Origin of eligibles

1555-65; (Middle French) Late Latin ēligibilis, equivalent to Latin ē- e-1 + ligi- select + -bilis; see -ible

Examples for eligibles

But, O my dear, the single life is by far the most eligible to me: indeed it is.

In the election of 1860 in which Lincoln won the presidency, 80 percent of eligible voters went to the polls.

If you answered seven or more of these correctly, you are eligible for a lifetime supply of Metamucil.

Expect many of those who are eligible for relief under the new program to say, “Thanks but no thanks” and go on their way.

Why, the demand for eligible males is three hundred per cent.

Of the eligible men there Mr. Cecil Underwood seemed, on enquiry, to be the most eligible.

Jones ruled for Ray and he is now back in business, eligible to sign with any NFL club.

At-home caretakers are eligible for Medicaid waivers, which allow benefits regardless of income.

Women are eligible to membership in this General Conference.

The question was raised whether, as a prisoner, he was eligible.

Word Value for eligibles
Scrable

11

Words with friends

15

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