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eligible
adjective
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Divide eligible into syllables:

el · i · gi · ble

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:

skillfulcompetentcapableexpertsuitableworthyentitledsuitedskilledprepared
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Antonyms for eligible:

unableincorrectinaptinefficientapprenticeineffectualinexperiencedpoorinappropriateunfit
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