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

  • (..) clean up this whole mess here. He should flush it right down the f$cking toilet. I think I know what you mean, Travis. But it's not gonna be easy. - We'll have to make some radical changes. - Damn straight. - Here you go, Travis. Keep the change. - Thank you. - Nice talking to you, Travis. (..)
    1976 Taxi Driver