fledgling
|fledg/ling|
B2
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/
young and inexperienced
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fledgling' originates from the English word 'fledge,' which means 'to grow feathers.'
Historical Evolution
'fledge' transformed into 'fledgling' to describe a young bird that has just grown feathers.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a young bird,' but over time it evolved to also describe an inexperienced person or organization.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a young bird that has just fledged or grown enough feathers to fly.
The fledgling took its first flight today.
Synonyms
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