Associations to the word «Eligible»

Wiktionary

ELIGIBLE, adjective. Suitable; meeting the conditions; worthy of being chosen; allowed to do something.
ELIGIBLE, noun. One who is eligible.

Dictionary definition

ELIGIBLE, adjective. Qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke