Radically: meaning, definitions and examples
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radically
[ ˈradɪk(ə)li ]
adverb of manner
In a way that relates to or affects the fundamental nature of something; completely and extremely.
Synonyms
completely, extremely, thoroughly, totally, utterly
Examples of usage
- He had radically changed his views on the subject.
- She felt the situation had changed radically.
adverb of degree
Used to emphasize the extent of a change or difference.
Synonyms
dramatically, markedly, significantly, substantially
Examples of usage
- The new version is radically different from the original.
- The prices have dropped radically in the past few months.
Translations
Translations of the word "radically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 radicalmente
🇮🇳 कट्टरता से
🇩🇪 radikal
🇮🇩 secara radikal
🇺🇦 радикально
🇵🇱 radykalnie
🇯🇵 根本的に
🇫🇷 radicalement
🇪🇸 radicalmente
🇹🇷 radikal olarak
🇰🇷 근본적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل جذري
🇨🇿 radikálně
🇸🇰 radikálne
🇨🇳 彻底地
🇸🇮 radikalno
🇮🇸 róttækt
🇰🇿 радикалды түрде
🇬🇪 რადიკალურად
🇦🇿 radikal olaraq
🇲🇽 radicalmente
Word origin
The word 'radically' originates from the Latin word 'radicalis', which means 'of or having roots'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, its usage expanded to convey the idea of something being fundamentally changed or extreme. Today, 'radically' is commonly used to describe significant or complete transformations.
See also: radicalism, radicalness.