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el·i·gi·ble

eligible

 
 
pronunciation:
e lih j bl
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part of speech: adjective
definition: having the required things that allow you to do something or be chosen for something.
Only children under twelve years old are eligible to enter the contest.You are not eligible to vote if you are not a citizen.
similar words:
acceptable, fit, suitable
derivation: eligibly (adv.)
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