adjective
- having the right to do or receive something; qualified
- desirable as a marriage partner
Usage: somewhat formal
Examples
- Students with a GPA above 3.0 are eligible for the scholarship.
- You must be 18 or older to be eligible to vote.
- Only full-time employees are eligible for health benefits.
- She became eligible for parole after serving five years.
- He was considered one of the most eligible bachelors in town.
- Are you eligible for financial aid this semester?
- The team is eligible to compete in the championship.