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/
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
Only students with high grades are eligible for the scholarship.
Applicants are eligible only after meeting every requirement.
Because she was eligible and responsible, receiving the scholarship became possible.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
e- (out) + lig (choose) + -ible (able to be) = eligible
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📝Examples
“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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