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radical

UK
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/

Translations

radicalnoun
radicals
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UK
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
US
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radicalPersonne favorable à des réformes politiques ou sociales profondes.
The radicals in the group were pushing for immediate changes to the system.
Les radicaux du groupe réclamaient des changements immédiats du système.
radicalChimie : atome ou groupement d’atomes très réactif, notamment un radical libre.
Free radicals such as the hydroxyl radical readily react with biological molecules.
Les radicaux libres comme le radical hydroxyle réagissent facilement avec les molécules biologiques.
radicalLinguistique : base d’un mot, d’où dérivent les autres formes.
In linguistics, the radical of the word 'unhappiness' is 'happy'.
En linguistique, le radical du mot « unhappiness » est « happy ».
radicalMathématiques : signe ou expression indiquant une racine.
The radical sign is used to denote the square root of a number.
Le signe radical sert à désigner la racine carrée d’un nombre.
Synonyms
extremist
revolutionary
fanatic
fundamentalist
activist
radicaladjective
more radical
Comp.
most radical
Super.
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US
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radicalSens général : profond, fondamental, qui touche à la nature même de quelque chose.
The company underwent a radical transformation to improve its efficiency.
L’entreprise a subi une transformation radicale pour améliorer son efficacité.
radicalSens politique ou social : qui prône des changements profonds et complets.
She was known for her radical views on environmental policies.
Elle était connue pour ses positions radicales sur les politiques environnementales.
radicalSens figuré : innovant, novateur, en rupture avec la tradition.
The artist's radical approach to painting challenged conventional techniques.
L’approche radicale de l’artiste en peinture remettait en question les techniques conventionnelles.
radicalMathématiques : qui concerne une racine.
Solving radical equations often involves isolating the radical term.
La résolution des équations radicales implique souvent d’isoler le terme radical.
radicalMédecine : qui implique une ablation complète ou très étendue.
The surgeon recommended a radical mastectomy to prevent the spread of the cancer.
Le chirurgien a recommandé une mastectomie radicale pour empêcher la propagation du cancer.
Additional translations
radicalBotanique : qui se rapporte à la racine.
génialFamilier américain : excellent, très impressionnant.
Synonyms
extreme
fundamental
drastic
thorough
revolutionary
transformative
innovative
Antonyms
conservative
radicalinterjection
UK
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
US
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Used informally as an exclamation expressing approval or excitement.
génialFamilier : expression d’approbation ou d’enthousiasme.
Radical! We're heading to the beach at dawn.
Génial ! On part à la plage à l’aube.
Synonyms
rad
awesome
cool
sweet
wicked
gnarly
sick
excellent
fantastic
terrific
nice
right on

Definitions

radicalnoun
A person who advocates for thorough or complete political or social reform.
The radicals in the group were pushing for immediate changes to the system.
Chemistry: an atom, molecule, or group of atoms that possesses at least one unpaired electron, making it highly reactive; a free radical.
Free radicals such as the hydroxyl radical readily react with biological molecules.
The root of a word, from which other words can be derived.
In linguistics, the radical of the word 'unhappiness' is 'happy'.
A mathematical expression indicating the root of a number.
The radical sign is used to denote the square root of a number.
radicaladjective
Relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.
The company underwent a radical transformation to improve its efficiency.
Advocating or based on thorough or complete political or social change; representing or supporting an extreme or progressive section of a political party.
She was known for her radical views on environmental policies.
Characterized by departure from tradition; innovative or progressive.
The artist's radical approach to painting challenged conventional techniques.
Relating to the root of a number, quantity, or equation in mathematics.
Solving radical equations often involves isolating the radical term.
Botany: growing from or pertaining to the root of a plant.
Dandelions have radical leaves that form a basal rosette.
US informal: excellent, impressive, or cool.
That skateboard trick was totally radical!
Medicine: involving the complete removal of diseased tissue or an organ, often in an extensive surgical operation.
The surgeon recommended a radical mastectomy to prevent the spread of the cancer.
radicalinterjection
An exclamation expressing approval, excitement, or enthusiasm.
Radical! We're heading to the beach at dawn.
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