The meaning of RADICAL is of, relating to, or proceeding from a root. How to use radical in a sentence.

RADICAL definition: 1. believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or political…. Learn more.

In more everyday language, a radical is someone who has very extreme views, so you could say that their views are different from the root up. Similarly, a radical flaw or change is a …

Radical (chemistry), an atom, molecule, or ion with unpaired valence electron (s) Radical surgery, where diseased tissue or lymph nodes are removed from a diseased organ

complete, unqualified, thorough; drastic, excessive, immoderate, violent. radical, extreme, fanatical denote that which goes beyond moderation or even to excess in opinion, belief, …

Departing markedly from the usual or customary; extreme or drastic. A radical change in diet. Extreme; thorough. A radical change in one's life. Favoring fundamental or extreme change; …

Of a quality, attribute, or feature: inherent in the nature or essence of a person or thing; fundamental. Now rare.

1. of or going to the root or origin; fundamental. 2. thoroughgoing or extreme: a radical change in company policy. 3. favoring drastic political, economic, or social reforms. 4. existing inherently …

Definition of radical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

radical ideas; radical and anarchistic ideologues. favoring, supporting, or representing extreme forms of religious fundamentalism. radical fundamentalists and their rejection of modern …