eligible
Definitions
Having the right to do or receive something; meeting the necessary conditions.
有资格的，合格的，符合条件的。
(Of a person) regarded as a desirable partner for marriage.
（婚姻上）合适的，理想的（如 eligible bachelor）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivede- (out) + lig (a spelling of lect, 'pick, choose') + -ible (able to be) = 'able to be picked out.' If you are eligible, you are the kind of candidate who could be selected — you meet the conditions. An 'eligible bachelor' is one worth choosing as a partner.
Root lect still carries 128 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.eligible for有资格获得
- 2.eligible to有资格做
- 3.eligible voter合格选民
- 4.eligible bachelor理想的单身汉
Example Sentences
- 1.
Only residents are eligible to vote in the local election.
- 2.
Are you eligible for a student discount?
Easily Confused
eligible vs illegible — These look alike but are unrelated. eligible (e-lig-, 'able to be chosen') = qualified. illegible (il-leg-, 'not readable') = impossible to read. A doctor's note can be illegible; a candidate can be eligible. Different root branch, different prefix.