radical

adjective
UK: /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
US: /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/

  1. Believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or political change.

    1. He has radical ideas about changing the government now.
    2. The politician is known for his radical views on economic reform and social justice.

  2. Very new and different from what is traditional or ordinary.

    1. That was a radical change to our company policy.
    2. The company introduced a radical new approach to project management, increasing efficiency.

  3. Relating to the most important parts of something; fundamental.

    1. We need a radical change in education now.
    2. The proposed budget cuts could have a radical impact on healthcare services for the poor.

Synonyms

extreme revolutionary fundamental innovative
radical noun

  1. A person who supports great social and political change.

    1. He is a radical, always wanting to change things.
    2. The radicals protested against the government's conservative policies loudly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "radical" in English means: Believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or political change., Very new and different from what is traditional or ordinary., Relating to the most important parts of something; fundamental..

The phonetic transcription of "radical" is /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/ in British English and /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "radical": extreme, revolutionary, fundamental, innovative.

Example usage of "radical": "He has radical ideas about changing the government now.". More examples on the page.