radical

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adjective

rad·i·cal ˈra-di-kəl How to pronounce radical (audio)

: of, relating to, or proceeding from a root: such as

a(1)

: of or growing from the root of a plant

radical tubers

(2)

: growing from the base of a stem, from a rootlike stem, or from a stem that does not rise above the ground

radical leaves

: of, relating to, or constituting a linguistic root

: of or relating to a mathematical root

: designed to remove the root of a disease or all diseased and potentially diseased tissue

radical surgery

radical mastectomy

: of or relating to the origin : fundamental

: very different from the usual or traditional : extreme

: favoring extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions

: associated with political views, practices, and policies of extreme change

: advocating extreme measures to retain or restore a political state of affairs

the radical right

slang : excellent, cool

radicalness noun

Example Sentences

Adjective The computer has introduced radical innovations. There are some radical differences between the two proposals. The new president has made some radical changes to the company. a radical wing of extremists Noun He was a radical when he was young, but now he's much more moderate. radicals staged large, violent protests in the hopes of toppling the government See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Ignatius symbolized this radical change in his life by leaving his sword before a statue of the Black Madonna at the Abbey of Montserrat.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 This model shift represented a more radical change to our previous ordering process.

Kelly Feist, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Cynicism was once seen as radical, now is largely viewed as corrosive.

Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 In 2018 and 2019, Barnes's four-day week policy intrigued business executives but most still viewed the idea as too radical to implement themselves.

Fortune, 30 May 2022 Weil’s withdrawal followed a punishing campaign by business interests to paint his pro-labor views as radical.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2022 Sure, there are people in the Democratic Party who espouse views that many view as radical.

Frida Ghitis, CNN, 19 May 2022 With their specific programs, the Democrats seem always on the political offensive; with their general principles, the Republicans on the defensive, seeing it as their chief task to block costly Democratic bills and other attempts at radical change.

Joseph Epstein, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 Just considering the possibility of an SUV represents a radical change in thinking for the automaker, which has only built supercars since it was established in the mid-1980s.

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022

Noun

Sorokin is both an incinerator and archaeologist of the forms that precede him: a literary radical who’s a dutiful student of tradition, and a devout Christian whose works mercilessly mock the Orthodox Church.

Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 At some point these articles must have come to the attention of Georg Büchner, a German medical student, playwright and political radical.

Sam Sacks, WSJ, 24 June 2022 Failure to do so could bring a radical to the Presidency in five years—with damaging consequences far beyond France.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 20 June 2022 But right then, in that moment, the 40-something poet, journalist and simmering social radical was trapped in a luxury car with the corporate squares, a beetle in cooling agate.

Dwain Hebda, Arkansas Online, 5 June 2022 Identity politics aside, Republicans will face two challenges in portraying Jackson as a wild-eyed radical.

Dan Mclaughlin, National Review, 3 Mar. 2022 Opa chafed in particular at the books and articles that reinforced the Nazi claim that Arthur had been a political radical.

Mattie Kahn, The Atlantic, 5 May 2022 The Left is busy convincing itself that Youngkin has morphed into a radical.

The Editors, National Review, 19 Jan. 2022 However, critics have painted her as a dangerous radical, recalling Zelaya's closeness to late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

Reuters, CNN, 29 Nov. 2021 See More

单词	radicalness
释义	radical 1 of 2 adjective rad·i·cal ˈra-di-kəl 1 : of, relating to, or proceeding from a root: such as a(1) : of or growing from the root of a plant radical tubers (2) : growing from the base of a stem, from a rootlike stem, or from a stem that does not rise above the ground radical leaves b : of, relating to, or constituting a linguistic root c : of or relating to a mathematical root d : designed to remove the root of a disease or all diseased and potentially diseased tissue radical surgery radical mastectomy 2 : of or relating to the origin : fundamental 3 a : very different from the usual or traditional : extreme b : favoring extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions c : associated with political views, practices, and policies of extreme change d : advocating extreme measures to retain or restore a political state of affairs the radical right 4 slang : excellent, cool radicalness noun radical 2 of 2 noun 1 a : a root part b : a basic principle : foundation 2 a : root sense 6 b : a sound or letter belonging to a radical 3 : one who is radical 4 : free radical also : a group of atoms bonded together that is considered an entity in various kinds of reactions or as a subunit of a larger molecule 5 a : a mathematical expression indicating a root by means of a radical sign b : radical sign Synonyms Adjective extreme extremist fanatic fanatical rabid revolutionary revolutionist ultra Noun crazy extremist revolutionary revolutionist See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The computer has introduced radical innovations. There are some radical differences between the two proposals. The new president has made some radical changes to the company. a radical wing of extremists Noun He was a radical when he was young, but now he's much more moderate. radicals staged large, violent protests in the hopes of toppling the government See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Ignatius symbolized this radical change in his life by leaving his sword before a statue of the Black Madonna at the Abbey of Montserrat. The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 This model shift represented a more radical change to our previous ordering process. Kelly Feist, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Cynicism was once seen as radical, now is largely viewed as corrosive. Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 In 2018 and 2019, Barnes's four-day week policy intrigued business executives but most still viewed the idea as too radical to implement themselves. Fortune, 30 May 2022 Weil’s withdrawal followed a punishing campaign by business interests to paint his pro-labor views as radical. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2022 Sure, there are people in the Democratic Party who espouse views that many view as radical. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 19 May 2022 With their specific programs, the Democrats seem always on the political offensive; with their general principles, the Republicans on the defensive, seeing it as their chief task to block costly Democratic bills and other attempts at radical change. Joseph Epstein, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 Just considering the possibility of an SUV represents a radical change in thinking for the automaker, which has only built supercars since it was established in the mid-1980s. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 Noun Sorokin is both an incinerator and archaeologist of the forms that precede him: a literary radical who’s a dutiful student of tradition, and a devout Christian whose works mercilessly mock the Orthodox Church. Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 At some point these articles must have come to the attention of Georg Büchner, a German medical student, playwright and political radical. Sam Sacks, WSJ, 24 June 2022 Failure to do so could bring a radical to the Presidency in five years—with damaging consequences far beyond France. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 20 June 2022 But right then, in that moment, the 40-something poet, journalist and simmering social radical was trapped in a luxury car with the corporate squares, a beetle in cooling agate. Dwain Hebda, Arkansas Online, 5 June 2022 Identity politics aside, Republicans will face two challenges in portraying Jackson as a wild-eyed radical. Dan Mclaughlin, National Review, 3 Mar. 2022 Opa chafed in particular at the books and articles that reinforced the Nazi claim that Arthur had been a political radical. Mattie Kahn, The Atlantic, 5 May 2022 The Left is busy convincing itself that Youngkin has morphed into a radical. The Editors, National Review, 19 Jan. 2022 However, critics have painted her as a dangerous radical, recalling Zelaya's closeness to late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. Reuters, CNN, 29 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Late Latin radicalis, from Latin radic-, radix root — more at root First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing radical radical sign radical chic free radical anti-radical radical sign radical chic free radical anti-radical Kids Definition radical 1 of 2 adjective rad·i·cal ˈra-di-kəl 1 : very new and different from the usual or ordinary : extreme a radical change 2 : of or relating to people who favor rapid and sweeping changes in laws and government radical 2 of 2 noun : a person who favors rapid and sweeping changes especially in laws and government Medical Definition radical 1 of 2 adjective rad·i·cal ˈrad-i-kəl 1 : designed to remove the root of a disease or all diseased tissue radical surgery 2 : involving complete removal of an organ radical prostatectomy compare conservative radical 2 of 2 noun : free radical also : a group of atoms bonded together that is considered an entity in various kinds of reactions radicalness noun as in unrestraint Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance unrestraint extremism extremeness unreasonableness unconstraint irrationality excessiveness immoderation extremity insobriety immoderateness excess immoderacy superfluity intemperance intemperateness Antonyms & Near Antonyms moderateness moderation temperance temperateness restraint discipline constraint control self-discipline self-control middle-of-the-roadism See More
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