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- DictionaryRad·i·cal/ˈradək(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough: "a radical overhaul of the existing regulatory framework"
- 2. advocating or based on thorough or complete political or social change; representing or supporting an extreme or progressive section of a political party: "a radical activist"
noun
- 1. a person who advocates thorough or complete political or social reform; a member of a political party or part of a party pursuing such aims.
- 2. a group of atoms behaving as a unit in a number of compounds.
The meaning of RADICAL is of, relating to, or proceeding from a root. How to use radical in a sentence.
Radical definition: of or going to the root or origin; fundamental. See examples of RADICAL used in a sentence.
RADICAL definition: 1. believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or political…. Learn more.
noun. an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule. synonyms: free radical.
of or going to the root or origin; fundamental. a radical difference. 2. thoroughgoing or extreme, esp. as regards change from accepted or traditional forms. a radical change in the policy of a company. 3. favoring drastic political, economic, or social reforms. radical ideas. radical and anarchistic ideologues.
n. 1. One who advocates fundamental or revolutionary changes in current practices, conditions, or institutions: radicals seeking to overthrow the social order. 2. Mathematics The root of a quantity as indicated by the radical sign. 3. Symbol R An atom or a group of atoms with one unpaired electron. 4. Linguistics See root1. 5. a.
A complete guide to the word "RADICAL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
favoring drastic political, economic, or social reforms: radical ideas; radical and anarchistic ideologues. favoring, supporting, or representing extreme forms of religious fundamentalism: radical fundamentalists and their rejection of modern science.
RADICAL meaning: 1 : very new and different from what is traditional or ordinary; 2 : very basic and important
Radical Definition. Of or from the root or roots; going to the foundation or source of something; fundamental; basic. A radical principle. Departing markedly from the usual or customary; extreme or drastic. A radical change in diet.
