eligible

Definition of Eligible in English :

1. eligible

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

Example Sentences:
'eligible to run for office'
'eligible for retirement benefits'
'an eligible bachelor'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Eligible

adjective

1.

fit, worthy, or qualified, as for an office or function

2.

desirable and worthy of being chosen, esp as a spouse

an eligible young man

adjective

1.

fit to be chosen; legally or morally qualified

2.

suitable or desirable, esp. for marriage

3. US, American Football

allowed by the rules to catch a forward pass

noun

4.

an eligible person

adj.

1. Qualified or entitled to be chosen: eligible to run for office; eligible for retirement.

2. Desirable and worthy of choice, especially for marriage: an eligible bachelor.

3. Football Allowed under the rules to catch a forward pass.

n.

A person who is eligible.