Definition

Noun: - Eligibility for marriage: The state or quality of being considered a suitable candidate for marriage, often based on social, economic, or personal attributes.

Usage

The noun "marriageability" describes the condition of being deemed fit or desirable for marriage. It is an abstract concept used in sociological, anthropological, or personal contexts to discuss factors that make someone a potential spouse. - Her family was concerned about her marriageability in their traditional community. - The study examined how education levels affect perceived marriageability.

Advanced Usage

• "A question of marriageability": Used to frame a discussion or doubt about someone's suitability for marriage.
  • In the novel, the protagonist's lack of wealth became a central question of his marriageability.

Variants and Related Words

• Marriageable (adjective): Suitable for marriage.
  • He was considered a highly marriageable bachelor.

Synonyms

• Eligibility (for marriage)
• Suitability (for marriage)

Related Phrases

• "Assets of marriageability": The specific qualities (e.g., stability, character) that contribute to one's eligibility.
  • In that culture, land ownership was seen as a key asset of marriageability.

Noun

1. eligibility for marriage