How Do You Spell ELIGIBILITY?

Pronunciation: [ˌɛlɪd͡ʒəbˈɪlɪti] (IPA)

The word "eligibility" is spelled phonetically as /ɛlɪdʒəˈbɪlɪti/. This word is composed of the root word "eligible" and the suffix "-ity," which indicates a condition or state of being. The pronunciation of each individual letter of "eligibility" can be broken down phonetically as follows: "e" represents the short vowel sound /ɛ/, "l" is pronounced as the consonant sound /l/, "i" is pronounced as the short vowel sound /ɪ/, "g" is pronounced as the voiced velar stop sound /dʒ/, "i" is pronounced once again as the short vowel sound /ɪ/, "b" is pronounced as the voiced bilabial stop sound /b/, "i" is pronounced once again as the short vowel sound /ɪ/, and "l" and "i" are

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ELIGIBILITY Meaning and Definition

  1. Eligibility refers to the state or quality of being eligible, that is, meeting the necessary qualifications, conditions, or requirements to be considered eligible for something. It is the status of being suitable or entitled to participate or be considered for a particular opportunity, program, position, privilege, or benefit.

    In various contexts, eligibility can pertain to different criteria. For instance, in education, it can involve meeting certain academic standards, such as having a specific grade point average or passing prerequisite courses, to be eligible for admission to a particular institution or program. In employment, eligibility may involve fulfilling certain qualifications, skills, experience, or certifications to be considered for a job or promotion.

    Similarly, eligibility can also relate to legal matters. This encompasses factors like meeting certain age restrictions, being a citizen or permanent resident, or possessing certain documentation to qualify for aspects such as voting rights, public benefits, or immigration status.

    Eligibility can also be applied to more specific matters like sports competitions, scholarships, grants, loans, insurance, memberships, licenses, or awards. Generally, it serves as a measurement or assessment tool to determine whether individuals or entities possess the necessary attributes, meet the specified criteria, or fulfill the essential prerequisites for a particular opportunity, status, or benefit.

  2. Worthiness or fitness to be chosen; that which renders one thing preferable to another.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ELIGIBILITY

The word "eligibility" comes from the Latin word "eligibilis", which is derived from the verb "eligere". "Eligere" is formed by combining the prefix "e-" (meaning "out of" or "from") with the verb "legere" (meaning "to choose" or "to select"). Therefore, "eligibilis" in Latin means "able to be chosen" or "fit for selection". Over time, this Latin term evolved into the English word "eligibility", which refers to the state of being qualified or suitable for something, typically for a specific purpose or benefit.

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Plural form of ELIGIBILITY is ELIGIBILITIES

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