eligible

The definition of eligible is being qualified for or permitted to do something or a person who is an attractive candidate for marriage.

(adjective)

An example of eligible is someone over 18 who is permitted to join the army.
An example of eligible is a bachelor who is ready to settle down, who is handsome, rich, romantic and kind.

See eligible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: ME < ML eligibilis < L eligere: see elect

noun

an eligible person

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See eligible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Qualified or entitled to be chosen: eligible to run for office; eligible for retirement.
Desirable and worthy of choice, especially for marriage: an eligible bachelor.
Football Allowed under the rules to catch a forward pass: an eligible receiver.

noun

A person who is eligible.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin ēligibilis

Origin: , from Latin ēligere, to select; see elect

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