Friday, December 13, 2019

word choice - Alternative for "full-fledged"



I am looking for an alternative for "full-fledged".




Mister X systematised its use and meaning, and developed the notion
into a full-fledged concept of ...





The context is academic, but not related to zoology. Its a paper about language and semantics, and I do not like the phrase "full-fledged" in those contexts, so I guess I have two questions:




  1. Is this expression ok in this context

  2. Notwithstanding Question #1, are there suitable alternatives?


Answer



The other substitutes available for full-fledged can be :





completely developed, developed, experienced, full-grown, grown,
grown-up, in full bloom, mature, qualified, schooled, seasoned,
skilled, trained, well-developed




In mine view mature will be more appropriate.



i.e.





Mister X systematized its use and meaning, and developed the notion into a mature concept...



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