A person who advocates for thorough or complete political or social reform; a member of a political party or part of a party pursuing such aims. noun
The radicals in the group pushed for immediate and sweeping changes.
He was considered a radical for his unconventional views on education reform.
Relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. adjective
The company underwent a radical transformation to stay competitive.
Radical changes in the law have been proposed to address the issue.
In mathematics, a quantity forming or expressed as the root of another. noun
The radical sign indicates the square root of a number.
Simplifying radicals is a common task in algebra.
In linguistics, relating to the root of a word. adjective
The radical part of the word 'unhappiness' is 'happy'.
Understanding the radical helps in deciphering the meaning of complex words.
In chemistry, a group of atoms behaving as a unit in a number of compounds. noun
The hydroxyl radical is highly reactive.
Free radicals can cause damage to cells in the body.