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Definition of eligibility

eligibility

/ˌɛl.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Adverb:eligibly
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Plural:eligibilities
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Adjective:eligible
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eligibility Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of having the right to do or obtain something by satisfying the appropriate conditions or requirements.

Example

"Before applying for the scholarship, students should carefully review the eligibility criteria listed on the university website."

2

The quality of being desirable or suitable as a partner for marriage, particularly due to being unmarried and possessing favorable social or financial standing.

Example

"In classic nineteenth-century novels, a young gentleman's eligibility was often judged by the size of his country estate."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Late Latin 'eligibilis' (that may be chosen), from Latin 'eligere' (to choose or pick out), combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ity'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eligibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eligibility
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