eligible Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
    • eligible to run for office
    • eligible for retirement benefits
    • an eligible bachelor

WordNet

El"i*gi*ble adjective
Etymology
F. éligible, fr. L. eligere. See Elect.
Definitions
  1. That may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office.
  2. Worthy to be chosen or selected; suitable; desirable; as, an eligible situation for a house.
    The more eligible of the two evils. Burke.

Webster 1913