eligible

Definitions

Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.

Desirable or suitable as a partner, especially for marriage.

Examples

Employees who have worked at the company for over a year are eligible for a bonus.

You must be at least eighteen years old to be eligible to vote in the national election.

Synonyms

qualified suitable entitled fit appropriate permissible authorized

Antonyms

ineligible unqualified unsuitable disqualified inappropriate unfit prohibited