eligibility
|e-lig-i-bil-i-ty|
B2
/ɪˌlɪdʒəˈbɪləti/
(eligible)
qualified state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eligibility' originates from the Latin word 'eligibilis', where 'eligere' meant 'to choose'.
Historical Evolution
'eligibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'eligible', and eventually became the modern English word 'eligibility'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being chosen', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being qualified or entitled'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being qualified or entitled to do or receive something.
Her eligibility for the scholarship was confirmed.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41