Definition of Fledgling

1. Noun. Any new participant in some activity.

Exact synonyms: Entrant, Fledgeling, Freshman, Neophyte, Newbie, Newcomer, Starter
Generic synonyms: Beginner, Initiate, Novice, Tiro, Tyro
Specialized synonyms: Enlistee, Recruit
Derivative terms: Start, Start

2. Adjective. (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers. "A fledgling robin"
Exact synonyms: Fledgeling
Similar to: Fledged, Mature
Derivative terms: Fledgeling

3. Noun. Young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying.
Exact synonyms: Fledgeling
Generic synonyms: Young Bird
Derivative terms: Fledgeling

4. Adjective. Young and inexperienced. "An unfledged lawyer"
Exact synonyms: Callow, Unfledged
Similar to: Inexperienced, Inexperient

Definition of Fledgling

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fledgling

fleck dystrophy of cornea
fleck retina of Kandori
flection
flection
flections
fled
fledge
fledged
fledgeless
fledgeling
fledgeling(a)
fledges
fledgier
fledgiest
fledging
fledgling (current term)
fledgling(a)
fledglings
fledgy
flee
fleece
fleece
fleeceable
fleeced
fleecer
fleecers
fleeces
fleece worm
fleech
fleeched

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