eligibility — the state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌelɪdʒəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- His eligibility for the dating app was questioned when he uploaded a photo of his pet goldfish as his profile picture.
- Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to preserve their scholarship eligibility.
- The company's HR department spent three hours determining his eligibility for the free coffee program.
eligibility
NOUN[/ˌelɪdʒəˈbɪləti/]
the state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions
The strict clerk carefully checked the student's documents before finally confirming his eligibility for the scholarship.
E(out) + LIG(choose) + IBILITY(ability) — eligibility is simply the ability to be successfully chosen out of the crowd.
Despite the poor visibility in the heavy rain, his incredible flexibility proved his eligibility for the gymnastics team.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'eligere' (to select or choose), the word evolved to denote the quality of being worthy of selection or qualified to be chosen. The concept reflects the notion that only those meeting specific criteria possess the capacity to be selected, much like a sovereign choosing worthy subordinates.
Breakdown
e- (out) + -ligere (to select) + -ibility (quality or capacity of being). The suffix -ibility transforms the verbal concept into a noun denoting the state or condition of being eligible for selection.
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📝Examples
“His eligibility for the dating app was questioned when he uploaded a photo of his pet goldfish as his profile picture.”
“Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to preserve their scholarship eligibility.”
“The company's HR department spent three hours determining his eligibility for the free coffee program.”
“Age and income are key factors in determining loan eligibility.”
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