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

  • (..) All right, thank you. The Communist Party believes the most pressing political necessity today... is the consolidation of the revolutionary... radical and democratic movements-- Harry, Howard Beale left my house minutes ago. Has he come in yet? Let me know when he arrives. (..)
    1976 Network