eligible
adjectiveHow many syllables in eligible?
There are 4 syllables in the word eligible.How to pronounce eligible:
Definition of eligible:
- eligible (adjective):
- qualified to participate or be chosen
- meeting the requirements or qualifications needed
- qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen.
Synonyms for eligible:
able
bailable
capable
competent
desirable
entitled
expert
fit
in line
pensionable
prepared
qualified
ready
skilled
skillful
suitable
suited
trained
ultracompetent
veteran
worthy
Antonyms for eligible:
amateur
amateurish
apprentice
bungling
deficient
hopeless
ill-equipped
ill-fitted
improper
inadequate
inappropriate
inapt
incapable
incompatible
incompetent
incorrect
ineffective
ineffectual
inefficient
ineligible
inept
inexperienced
inexpert
insufficient
lacking ability
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