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RADICAL

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Radical.

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Radical - as an adjective

Of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root

Example: "A radical verb form"

Especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem

Example: "Basal placentation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basal
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
cauline

Radical - as a noun

An atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule

Example: "In the body free radicals are high-energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free radical

(mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity

A character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

Example: "Thematic vowels are part of the stem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baserootroot wordstemtheme

Radical - as an adjective satellite

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

Example: "Extremist political views"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extremistultra

Markedly new or introducing radical change

Example: "A revolutionary discovery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
revolutionary

Arising from or going to the root or source

Example: "A radical flaw in the plan"

Example Sentences

"He was viewed as a dangerous radical by his political opponents."
"The radical advocated for social equality and justice."
"She joined a group of radicals who protested against government corruption."
"The government cracked down on radicals who incited violence."
"His ideas were considered too radical and were widely criticized."
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Word Game Points

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

RADICAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RADICAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, radical is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RADICAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is RADICAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, radical is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RADICAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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