eligible — having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈelɪdʒəbəl/
Korean meaning: 자격이 있는, 조건을 만족하여 권리가 있는
Korean pronunciation: 엘-러-지-버-블 (강세: 엘)
Example Sentences
- After eating 50 hot dogs, Jake was no longer eligible for the 'Healthy Eater of the Year' award.
- Students with a GPA above 3.5 are eligible for the scholarship program.
- My cat thinks she's eligible for first-class treatment just because she's fluffy.
eligible
ADJECTIVE//ˈelɪdʒəbəl//
having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions
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Only with legible writing are you eligible - poor handwriting makes your chances negligible!
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Origin
From Late Latin 'eligibilis', derived from the Latin verb 'eligere' meaning 'to choose or select', combined with the suffix '-ible' meaning 'able to be'.
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“After eating 50 hot dogs, Jake was no longer eligible for the 'Healthy Eater of the Year' award.”
“Students with a GPA above 3.5 are eligible for the scholarship program.”
“My cat thinks she's eligible for first-class treatment just because she's fluffy.”
“You must be 18 years old to be eligible to vote in most countries.”
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