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RAD

(noun, adj.)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Rad.

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Rad - as a noun

A unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material

The unit of plane angle adopted under the systeme international d'unites; equal to the angle at the center of a circle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius (approximately 57.295 degrees)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radian

Rad - as an adjective

Favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.

Example: "His beliefs are radical."

Pertaining to a root (of a plant).

Pertaining to the basic or intrinsic nature of something.

Thoroughgoing; far-reaching.

Example: "The spread of the cancer required radical surgery, and the entire organ was removed."

Of or pertaining to the root of a word.

(of a sound) produced using the root of the tongue.

Involving free radicals.

Relating to a radix or mathematical root.

Example: "A radical quantity; a radical sign"

(1980s & 1990s) excellent; awesome.

Example: "That was a radical jump!"

Example Sentences

"That skateboard trick was rad!"
"The concert last night was absolutely rad!"
"She has a rad sense of style."
"I just bought a rad new pair of shoes."
"His rad energy filled the room."
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Word Game Points

Is RAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rad is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RAD has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is RAD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rad is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is RAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rad is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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