How Do You Spell FLEDGING?

Pronunciation: [flˈɛd͡ʒɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "fledging" is spelled with "fl" followed by "edg" and "ing", with stress on the second syllable. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /ˈflɛdʒɪŋ/. The word means a young bird that has recently grown its feathers and is learning to fly. The word has origins in the Middle English word "fledge" which means to grow feathers. Proper spelling of words is important, as incorrect spelling can impede communication and comprehension.

FLEDGING Meaning and Definition

  1. Fledging is a term that can have different interpretations depending on the context in which it is used. In a general sense, it refers to the process of a young bird developing its feathers and wings in preparation for flight. It commonly applies to birds that are in the stage between hatching from an egg and reaching full adulthood. During this period, the bird gradually acquires its flight feathers, which allow it to become airborne and gain independence from its parents. Fledging is a critical stage in a bird's life, as it marks the transition from being completely reliant on its parents for survival to being able to venture out and explore the world.

    In a broader context, fledging can also be used metaphorically to describe the early stages or beginnings of something, such as a business, project, or idea. It refers to the initial development or creation of a concept, typically characterized by immaturity, vulnerability, and the need for guidance or support. Like a young bird learning to fly, a fledgling enterprise or idea requires nurturing, protection, and resources to grow and flourish.

    In both literal and metaphorical senses, fledging represents a stage of growth, change, and potential. It embodies the process of individuals or entities becoming capable, independent, and ready to embark on new experiences or challenges.

  2. A covering of feathers.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FLEDGING

Etymology of FLEDGING

The word "fledging" comes from the Middle English word "fledginge", which is derived from the Old French word "flechir", meaning "to flutter" or "to fly". This Old French word, in turn, originates from the Latin word "volare", meaning "to fly". Over time, "fledged" developed into a noun form, "fledgling", to refer to a young bird that has acquired its feathers and is able to fly for the first time. The verb form "to fledge" came later to describe the process of a young bird growing its flight feathers and becoming capable of flight.

Similar spelling words for FLEDGING

Plural form of FLEDGING is FLEDGINGS

Conjugate verb Fledging

CONDITIONAL

I would fledge
we would fledge
you would fledge
he/she/it would fledge
they would fledge

FUTURE

I will fledge
we will fledge
you will fledge
he/she/it will fledge
they will fledge

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fledged
we will have fledged
you will have fledged
he/she/it will have fledged
they will have fledged

PAST

I fledged
we fledged
you fledged
he/she/it fledged
they fledged

PAST PERFECT

I had fledged
we had fledged
you had fledged
he/she/it had fledged
they had fledged

PRESENT

I fledge
we fledge
you fledge
he/she/it fledges
they fledge

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fledged
we have fledged
you have fledged
he/she/it has fledged
they have fledged
I am fledging
we are fledging
you are fledging
he/she/it is fledging
they are fledging
I was fledging
we were fledging
you were fledging
he/she/it was fledging
they were fledging
I will be fledging
we will be fledging
you will be fledging
he/she/it will be fledging
they will be fledging
I have been fledging
we have been fledging
you have been fledging
he/she/it has been fledging
they have been fledging
I had been fledging
we had been fledging
you had been fledging
he/she/it had been fledging
they had been fledging
I will have been fledging
we will have been fledging
you will have been fledging
he/she/it will have been fledging
they will have been fledging
I would have fledged
we would have fledged
you would have fledged
he/she/it would have fledged
they would have fledged
I would be fledging
we would be fledging
you would be fledging
he/she/it would be fledging
they would be fledging
I would have been fledging
we would have been fledging
you would have been fledging
he/she/it would have been fledging
they would have been fledging

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