radical
/ˈrædɪkəl/radical
ADJECTIVEDefinition of radical
A radical change, difference, etc. is very big and important; from the roots.
Example: The plan will not be easy and requires a radical change in the culture of the city.
A radial idea, policy, etc. is one that is new and different; not standard.
Example: More radical organisations like Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth have brought attention to these issues.
Of or about a root (e.g., √=2, the roots of plants, the root of a word, etc.)
cool
Example: Dude, that outfit is rad!
A radical is a person whose views are very different from most people.
Example: Leading radicals have called for a two-hour general strike on Monday.
radical
EXAMPLESExamples of radical
The plan will not be easy and requires a radical change in the culture of the city.
Example sentenceMany voices are calling for a more radical move away from the current situation.
Example sentenceMore radical organisations like Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth have brought attention to these issues.
Example sentenceIn a totalitarian society there is no more radical emotion than disbelief.
Example sentenceDude, that outfit is rad!
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