Radical ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Radical ( adjective )

1. Having extreme or fundamental views, especially political or social views.
2. Favoring or advocating drastic political or social reforms.
3. Very different from the usual or traditional.
4. Having a major effect or change.

Origin:

From the latin radix, meaning root, or radicālis, meaning of or having roots.

Examples:

1. The group's political views were considered radical by many.
2. He proposed a radical solution to the problem.
3. The new technology represented a radical departure from traditional methods.
4. She's a radical feminist.
5. The changes proposed by the company were seen as radical by the employees.

(As a noun)

Radical ( noun )

1. Having extreme or fundamental views, especially political or social views.
2. Favoring or advocating drastic political or social reforms.
3. Very different from the usual or traditional.
4. Having a major effect or change.

Origin:

From the latin radix, meaning root, or radicālis, meaning of or having roots.

Examples:

1. The group's political views were considered radical by many.
2. He proposed a radical solution to the problem.
3. The new technology represented a radical departure from traditional methods.
4. She's a radical feminist.
5. The changes proposed by the company were seen as radical by the employees.