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eligible definition
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Overview of adj eligible The adj eligible has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (5) eligible -- (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor') 2. eligible -- ((sports) prohibited by official rules "an eligible pass receiver") Antonyms of adj eligible 2 senses of eligible Sense 1 eligible (vs. ineligible) ineligible (vs. eligible) => disqualified => disqualified => undesirable, unsuitable => unentitled, unqualified Sense 2 eligible INDIRECT (VIA legal) -> illegal Similarity of adj eligible 2 senses of eligible Sense 1 eligible (vs. ineligible) => bailable => desirable, suitable, worthy => entitled => in line => pensionable => legal Also See-> qualified#1 Sense 2 eligible => legal (vs. illegal) Attributes of adj eligible Familiarity of adj eligible eligible used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2) Grep of adj eligible eligible ineligible Overview of adj eligible The adj eligible has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (5) eligible -- (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor') 2. eligible -- ((sports) prohibited by official rules "an eligible pass receiver")
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