radical
Translation
radical, fundamental
Examples
They proposed a radical change to the system.
They proposed a radical change to the system.
He has some radical political views.
He has some radical political views.
He was known as a political radical.
He was known as a political radical.
Grammar Patterns
a ((radical)) change/idea describing a noun The new policy is a radical departure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extreme, fundamental; Antonyms: moderate, conservative
Etymology
From Latin 'radix' (root). A radical change goes to the 'root' of the problem.
Memory Tips
Think of a plant's 'root' (Latin: radix). A 'radical' idea gets to the root of an issue.