English Dictionary
Definition of “eligible”
eligible (ˈɛlɪdʒəbəll
)
Definitions
adjective
- fit, worthy, or qualified, as for an office or function
- desirable and worthy of being chosen, esp as a spouse ⇒
an eligible young man
Alternative Forms
ˌeligiˈbility noun ˈeligibly adverb Word Origin
C15: from Late Latin ēligibilis able to be chosen, from ēligere to elect
Usage examples
This was comfortable on a windy day but it was not conducive to meeting eligible men.
Martin, Joy, The Image of Laura (1993)But it isn't eligible for chart entry as it is a limited edition release.
NME (New Musical Express) (2004)Their families will be eligible to apply for entry to the State.
Irish Times (2002)They would also be eligible for bonuses of at least 10 %, rising to 20 % in future - potentially pushing top salaries to £200,000.
Glasgow Herald (2001)The shares are then allocated to eligible employees on some agreed formula.
Torrington, Derek, Personnel Management: A New Approach (1991)
