Radical
Pronunciation: /ˈrædəkəl/
Radical (adjective)
- very different from what is usual or traditional.
- supporting complete political or social change.
- related to the root of a number in mathematics.
Examples
- The company underwent a radical transformation last year.
- She proposed a radical solution to the problem.
Common collocations: radical change, radical transformation, radical solution, radical views, radical beliefs
Radical (noun)
- a person who supports extreme changes in society or politics.
Examples
- The radicals demanded immediate change.
- He was known as a radical in the movement.