Eligible
/ˈɛl.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/noun
Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.
Did you know?The root of 'eligible' is linked to the Latin 'eligere', meaning ‘to choose’, connecting it to the magical act of selection and destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
eligere
“to choose, select; to gather or take out.”
Old French
Old French
eligible
“worthy to be chosen.”
Middle English
Middle English
eligible
“suitable for selection or choice.”
Modern English
Modern English
eligible
“having the right to be chosen; meeting necessary requirements.”