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radical

UK
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/

Translations

radicalnoun
radicals
pl
UK
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
The political radical was known for his extreme views.
Политический радикал был известен своими экстремальными взглядами.
The square root of 16 is a radical that equals 4.
Квадратный корень из 16 — это радикал, равный 4.
Additional translations
основа
фундамент
Synonyms
extremist
revolutionary
fanatic
fundamentalist
activist
radicaladjective
more radical
Comp.
most radical
Super.
UK
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
The politician proposed a radical change to the healthcare system.
Политик предложил радикальное изменение системы здравоохранения.
The company underwent a radical transformation to improve its efficiency.
Компания претерпела коренное преобразование для повышения своей эффективности.
The scientist made a radical discovery that changed the field of physics.
Ученый сделал фундаментальное открытие, которое изменило область физики.
Additional translations
основной
решительный
экстремальный
Synonyms
extreme
fundamental
drastic
thorough
revolutionary
transformative
innovative
Antonyms
conservative
radicalinterjection
UK
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
Used informally as an exclamation expressing approval or excitement.
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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