answersLogoWhite

0

Latin: eligere = to choose (to pick out/ select)

  1. eligible which means qualified to be chosen or to participate.
  2. elect which means to appoint or choose
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is an English word derived from the Latin root meaning to settle?

The English word derived from the Latin root meaning "to settle" is "sedentary."


What is the latin root of suffice?

From Latin 'sufficere'. Derived from ''sub' meaning up to, and root of 'facere' meaning to make


What latin root means blame?

Culp


What is an English word derived from the Latin root meaning fire?

in latin: ignis means fire (ignite is derrived from this) and flama means flame


What is the Latin root for sensitive?

sensilis is how you say sensitive in latin


Is Fract a Latin or Greek root word?

"Fract" is a Latin root word, derived from the Latin verb "frangere" meaning "to break."


What is the latin root word for contempt?

The Latin root word for "contempt" is "contemptus," derived from the verb "contemnere," meaning to despise or scorn.


What is the root meaning for ference?

The root meaning for "ference" is related to bearing, carrying, or bringing. It is derived from the Latin word "ferre," meaning "to carry."


Does the word partial derive from the latin root word meaning to cut?

No, it is derived from the Latin word pars, partis, meaning "part".


Is intern a root word?

No, "intern" is not a root word. It is derived from the Latin word "internus," meaning 'internal' or 'inward.'


What is the word root for fungus?

The word root for fungus is "fung-", derived from the Latin word "fungus" meaning mushroom.


What word part is often derived from Greek or Latin and contains the core meaning of a word?

Root.