radical

Intermediate

/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/

adjective
Extreme or revolutionary

radical in a sentence

  • “The radical ideas sparked a heated debate among the participants.”
  • “The computer has introduced radical innovations.”
  • “There are some radical differences between the two proposals.”
  • “The new president has made some radical changes to the company.”

What does “radical” mean?

radical (adjective) means extreme or revolutionary. It is pronounced /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "radical" mean?
radical (adjective) means: Extreme or revolutionary
How do you pronounce "radical"?
"radical" is pronounced /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "radical" in a sentence?
Here is "radical" used in a sentence: The radical ideas sparked a heated debate among the participants.

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