Eligible

Pronunciation: /ˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Definitions of eligible

adjective describing someone or something that is qualified or entitled to do or receive something

Example Sentences

A1 To be eligible for the discount, you must show your student ID.

A2 She is eligible to apply for the scholarship because of her high grades.

B1 In order to be eligible for the job, candidates must have at least three years of experience.

B2 Only those who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for the grant.

C1 Being eligible for the advanced course requires passing a proficiency test.

C2 The athlete was deemed eligible to compete in the Olympic Games after passing the doping tests.

Examples of eligible in a Sentence

formal To be eligible for the scholarship, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5.

informal You're eligible for the discount if you sign up before the deadline.

slang If you're eligible, you can score some sweet perks.

figurative Only those who meet the criteria are eligible to enter the exclusive club.

Grammatical Forms of eligible

• past tense: eligibled
• plural: eligibles
• comparative: more eligible
• superlative: most eligible
• present tense: eligible
• future tense: will be eligible
• perfect tense: has been eligible
• continuous tense: is being eligible
• singular: eligible
• positive degree: eligible
• infinitive: to be eligible
• gerund: being eligible
• participle: eligible

Origin and Evolution of eligible

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'eligible' originated from the Latin word 'eligere' which means 'to choose or select'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to denote someone or something that is suitable or qualified for a particular purpose, the meaning of 'eligible' has evolved to also include being desirable or worthy of choice or selection.