eligible

noun

One who is eligible.

adjective

Allowed to and meeting the necessary conditions required to participate in or be chosen for something

Worthy of being chosen (for marriage).

Roots

legolig- · Latin · gather, choose

Synonyms for eligible

eligibilityn suitableadj qualificationn availableadj enfranchisedadj appropriateadj admissibleadj worthyadj

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