full-fledged

• Décrit quelque chose de pleinement développé, établi ou qualifié ; possédant tous les droits et caractéristiques nécessaires.

Describes something that is fully developed, established, or qualified; having all the necessary rights and characteristics.

1. Fully developed (bird)C1formal

   Having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly.

   Adulte (oiseau) capable de voler

   • The young eagle is now full-fledged and ready to leave the nest.
   • Only full-fledged birds can survive the harsh winter.
   • The ornithologist observed the full-fledged fledglings taking their first flight.

   Synonymesadultfledgedfully fledgedfully growngrownmature

2. Fully established or qualifiedB2formal

   Having gained full status, rights, or recognition; completely developed or established.

   à part entière

   • After years of training, she became a full-fledged member of the team.
   • The company is now a full-fledged competitor in the global market.
   • He is a full-fledged professor with tenure at the university.

   Synonymesaccreditedcertifiedcompletedevelopedestablishedfull-blownfully fledgedmaturequalifiedrecognized

   Antonymesembryonicnascentnoviceunqualified