adj. 1 (often foll. by for) fit or entitled to be chosen (eligible for a rebate). 2 desirable or suitable, esp. as a partner in marriage. eligibility n. eligibly adv.
[ F éligible f. LL eligibilis (as ELECT) ]
adj. 1 (often foll. by for) fit or entitled to be chosen (eligible for a rebate). 2 desirable or suitable, esp. as a partner in marriage. eligibility n. eligibly adv.
[ F éligible f. LL eligibilis (as ELECT) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012