Main Entry: el·i·gi·ble

Pronunciation: \ˈe-lə-jə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin eligibilis, from Latin eligere to choose — more at elect

Date: 15th century

1 a : qualified to participate or be chosen : entitled <eligible to retire> b : permitted under football rules to catch a forward pass <an eligible receiver>
2 : worthy of being chosen : desirable <an eligible young bachelor>

— el·i·gi·bil·i·ty \ˌe-lə-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— eligible noun

— el·i·gi·bly \ˈe-lə-jə-blē\ adverb