Radical (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Markedly new or introducing radical change; "a revolutionary discovery"; "radical political views".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Revolutionary

Meaning ²

Of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root; "a radical verb form".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Related Words

• Root (noun)

Meaning ³

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education"; "an ultra conservative".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The politician's radical views on taxation sparked heated debates among economists and lawmakers.
• Her proposal to completely overhaul the education system was deemed too radical by many of her colleagues.
• The activist's radical approach to social justice included advocating for the complete dismantling of the current system.
• The artist's radical departure from traditional styles led to both accolades and criticism from art critics.
• The company's radical decision to pivot to a completely new business model was seen as a high-risk high-reward move.

Synonyms

• Extremist
• Ultra

Meaning ⁴

Arising from or going to the root or source; "a radical flaw in the plan".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning ⁵

Especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem; "basal placentation"; "radical leaves".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Basal

Antonyms

• Cauline