eligible (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
examples eligible to run for office
eligible for retirement benefits
an eligible bachelor
Outgoing links
Also see qualified
Derivationally related form eligible → elect; eligible → eligibility
Antonym eligible → ineligible
Similar to bailable; desirable, suitable, worthy; entitled; in line; legal; pensionable
Incoming links
Similar to bailable; desirable, suitable, worthy; entitled; in line; legal; pensionable
Antonym ineligible → eligible
Also see qualified
Derivationally related form eligibility → eligible; elect → eligible

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