Eligible meaning

What does “eligible” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“eligible” is an adjective with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen.

eligible

adjective

  1. qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

    “eligible to run for office”

    “eligible for retirement benefits”

    Oppositesineligible

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University