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Word: Eligible
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: via French from late Latin eligibilis, from Latin eligere ‘choose’ (see elect)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɛlɪdʒɪbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions
Short Definition:having right to do or obtain something
Examples:- customers who are eligible for discounts
- eligible candidates
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