Definition of Radical
Radical
Rad·i·cal


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Relating to or characterized by extreme or fundamental change.

e.g. The radical new policy sparked controversy among citizens.

(adjective)
growing from the base of a stem, from a rootlike stem, or from a stem that does not rise above the ground;

e.g. They stumbled upon a field of radical leaves.

(adjective)
very different from the usual or traditional;

e.g. Women wearing pants was once considered a radical notion.

(adjective)
involving complete removal of an organ;

e.g. Appendicitis requires a radical surgery, but it's been performed for decades.



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