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Etymology
1. eligible
adjective. ['ˈɛlədʒəbəl, ˈɛlɪdʒəbəl'] qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen.
Synonyms
- suitable
- worthy
- qualified
- in line
- bailable
- entitled
- pensionable
- desirable
Antonyms
- ineligible
- unlawful
- illegality
- illegitimate
Etymology
- eligible (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- eligibilis (Latin)
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Rhymes with Eligible
- able
- abominable
- acceptable
- acceptable
- accessible
- accountable
- accountable
- achievable
- acknowledgeable
- acknowledgeable
- actionable
- adaptable
- addressable
- adjustable
- admirable
- admirable
- admissible
- adoptable
- adorable
- advisable
How do you pronounce eligible?
Pronounce eligible as ˈɛlɪʤəbəl.
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How to spell eligible? Is it eligable? Or eligble? Common misspellings are:
- eligable
- eligble
Sentences with eligible
1. Adjective
Public charities as well as private foundations are eligible, though most view tax-exempt entities as public charities.