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Definition radical in American English

radical adjective

adjective
/ˈrædɪk(ə)l/
1

a radical change or way of doing something is new and very different from the usual way

Example

a more radical approach to social problems

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a program of radical reforms in schools

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a radical solution to the problem of juvenile crime

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members of a radical left-wing group

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a radical feminist

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radical right-wing politicians

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anarchic civil guerrilla
2.1

radical opinions are based on the belief that important political or social changes are necessary

Example

He surprised us all with his radical views.

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her radical ideas about education

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deterministic abstract central
3

relating to the most basic or important part of something

Example

There was a radical difference between their views on foreign policy.

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main basic primary
4

a radical increase or decrease is extremely large and important

Example

radical cuts in the defense budget

Definition radical in American English