Radical

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. It can also mean advocating complete political or social reform, or in mathematics, relating to the root of a number.

“The company underwent radical restructuring to improve operational efficiency.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈrædɪkəl/

Syllables

rad·i·cal

Related Words

Synonyms

fundamental extreme revolutionary

Antonyms

cauline

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Wordle

Contains double A and I; watch for -AL ending

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; good for building with existing words

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