radical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the original source or essential nature of something.

  - "The radical new idea came from a group of young scientists."
  - "The radical redesign of the product received mixed reviews."

• adjective

  Extreme or fundamental.

  - "The radical student group protested against the university's policies."
  - "The radical political party advocated for drastic change."

• noun

  A basic form or element from which other forms develop.

  - "The root of the word 'democracy' is the Greek word 'demos', meaning 'people'."
  - "The radical carbon atom forms the basis for all known life on Earth."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹædɪkəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

derivative , derived , ignorable , trivial

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Synonyms

primitive , fundamental

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with radical
nadiral , radar , saladary , valor

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Variants

List of all variants of radical that leads to same result
radical , radicalness , radicalnesses , radicals , radical chic , radical chics , radical sign , radical signs , free radical , free radicals , trans exclusionary radical feminism , trans exclusionary radical feminist , trans exclusionary radical feminists , trans-exclusionary radical feminism , trans-exclusionary radical feminist , trans-exclusionary radical feminists , anti-radical , anti-radicalism , antiradical , antiradicalism

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Etymology

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From Latin 'radicalis', meaning 'relating to roots'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'radical' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The radical sign, √, is used in mathematics to represent the square root of a number.

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Related Concepts

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1. Root: The part of a plant that anchors it in the ground and absorbs water and nutrients.

2. Etymology: The study of the origin and historical development of words.

3. Revolution: A fundamental change in power or organizational structures.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'radical' often refers to a revolutionary or avant-garde approach. In science, it can refer to the root form of a chemical element.

How to Memorize "radical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with its roots deep in the ground. The tree represents the concept of 'radical', with its roots being the original or essential source.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'radical' with 'root' and 'essential'. Remember, 'radical' comes from the Latin word 'radicalis', meaning 'relating to roots'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Radical is Rootical' to remember the meaning of 'radical'.

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