radical
Derived from the Latin 'radicalis', from 'radix', meaning 'root'.
NOUN
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radical
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extremista
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revolucionario
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fundamentalista
formalreligious
A person who advocates for thorough or extreme political or social reform, often departing significantly from conventional or traditional views.
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- The party was concerned about the growing influence of the radical elements within its ranks. — The political group was worried about members with extreme views.
- He was considered a radical for his revolutionary ideas on education. — His revolutionary educational ideas made him seem unconventional.
fields: [politics society]
register: neutral
ADJ
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Relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. It can also describe something extreme or drastic.
- The company implemented radical changes to its organizational structure. — The company made very thorough and fundamental changes to how it was organized.
- A radical solution was needed to address the root cause of the problem. — A fundamental and drastic solution was required to fix the underlying issue.
- The new art exhibit featured some truly radical concepts. — The art exhibit showcased very new, extreme, or unconventional ideas.
register: neutral