Definition of ELIGIBLE

eligible

Meanings

Plural: eligibles

Adjective

  • qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
    • "eligible to run for office"
    • "eligible for retirement benefits"
    • "an eligible bachelor"

Adj

  • Allowed to and meeting the necessary conditions required to participate in or be chosen for something
  • Worthy of being chosen (for marriage).

Noun

  • One who is eligible.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French eligible, from Latin eligibilis, from ēligō (“select, choose”).

Scrabble Score: 11

eligible is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
eligible is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
eligible is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

eligible is a valid Words With Friends word