Definitions for eligible

eligible el·i·gi·ble

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

Eligible is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 81 anagrams from letters in eligible (beegiill).

Definitions for eligible

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 eligible

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

Examples for eligible

Women are eligible to membership in this General Conference.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for eligible
Scrable

11

Words with friends

15

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