🔥radical

adjective
/ˈrædɪkl/

Meaning

relating to extreme or fundamental change; far-reaching in effect
fundamental; extreme; drastic; revolutionary
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example Sentences

The new policy brought radical changes in education.

The company made radical changes to improve efficiency.

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

Example Expressions

radical change

Synonyms

extreme, revolutionary, fundamental, drastic, profound
Entry 1
extreme, revolutionary, fundamental, drastic, profound
Entry 2
extreme, fundamental, drastic, revolutionary
Entry 3
extreme, revolutionary, drastic

Antonyms

moderate, conservative, traditional, gradual, conventional
Entry 1
moderate, conservative, traditional
Entry 2
conservative, moderate, gradual, conventional
Entry 3
moderate, conservative, traditional

Collocations

radical reform, radical solution, radical difference, radical change, radical idea, radical approach
Entry 1
radical reform, radical solution, radical difference
Entry 2
radical change, radical reform, radical idea, radical approach

Related Vocabularies

unnecessary; not required; without purpose
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Done without being planned, rehearsed, or organized.
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.

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