radical

Definition

  • noun: a person who favors extreme changes in government
  • noun: a root part
  • adjective: very new and different from what is traditional or ordinary
  • adjective: of, relating to, or proceeding from a root
  • synonyms: entire, original, fundamental

Examples

  • He was a 'radical' when he was young, but now he's much more moderate.

  • She has proposed a 'radically' different approach to the problem.

  • The new president has made some 'radical' changes to the company.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yes, he is. So you spoke with your people. Yes. I spoke to some of the local rabbis and opinion makers, and most of them want peace. So who's against us? Some local thugs and radicals. No one of any importance. Right, but who? Messala, they don't matter. But, Judah, if they don't matter, (..)
    2016 Ben-Hur