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Meaning of eligibility
The state of being qualified or eligible for something
Etymology of eligibility
The word "eligibility" originates from the Latin words "eligere," meaning "to choose" and the suffix "-ibility," which forms nouns indicating a state or condition
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the state of being qualified or eligible for something
Synonyms
qualification
suitability
fitness
capability
entitlement
appropriateness
adequacy
competency
proficiency
compatibility
acceptability
legitimacy
validity
admissibility
qualification
suitability
fitness
capability
entitlement
appropriateness
adequacy
competency
proficiency
compatibility
acceptability
legitimacy
validity
admissibility
applicability
relevance
Definitions
- The state of being qualified or eligible for something, especially a right or privilege
- * The state of being worthy or entitled to something, especially a right or privilege
Usage Examples
- The eligibility criteria for the scholarship include a minimum GPA of 3.5 and completion of at least 30 credit hours
- * The company's eligibility requirements for health insurance include a minimum of 30 hours of work per week
Antonyms
ineligibility
disqualification
inapplicability
irrelevance
unsuitability
unfitness
incapability
incompatibility
unacceptability
illegitimacy
invalidity
inadmissibility
disentitlement
unqualification
ineptness
incompetence
impracticality
inexpediency