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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope