NYT Dictionary

ELIGIBILITY

/ˌɛl.ə.d͡ʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
Nounel-i-gi-BIL-i-tyel-i-gi-bil-i-ty · 6 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2024

Meaning

The state, quality, or the fact of being eligible.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Cf. F. ligibilit

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

admissibilityadmissionassimilationcomprehensionacceptabilitycompletenesscomprehensivenesscomprisalcoveragedesirability

Antonyms

ineligibility

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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