full-fledged
UK: ˌfʊl ˈfledʒd | US: ˌfʊl ˈfledʒd
adj. completely developed or matured; having reached full capacity
adj. (of a bird) having grown all its feathers and able to fly
adj. meeting all the necessary qualifications or requirements
full-fledged = full<complete> + fledged<feathered>
- full: From Old English full, meaning "complete, entire."
- fledged: From Old English -flycge (as in fugol-flycge, "bird-feathered"), derived from fleogan ("to fly"). The modern form "fledged" refers to a bird's developed feathers.
Etymology Origin:
The term originally described birds that had grown all their flight feathers (fledged), enabling them to fly (full capacity). By the 19th century, it metaphorically extended to anything or anyone fully developed or qualified, emphasizing readiness or completeness.
After years of training, she became a full-fledged surgeon.
The young eagle is now full-fledged and ready to leave the nest.
The startup evolved into a full-fledged corporation within a decade.
His ideas were no longer theories but full-fledged solutions.
Only full-fledged members can vote in the organization’s elections.