radical

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

fundamental; extreme; drastic; revolutionary

relating to extreme or fundamental change; far-reaching in effect

Example Sentences

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

The company made radical changes to improve efficiency.

The new policy brought radical changes in education.

Example Expressions

radical change

Synonyms

extreme, revolutionary, drastic, fundamental, profound

Entry 1

extreme, revolutionary, drastic

Entry 2

extreme, fundamental, drastic, revolutionary

Entry 3

extreme, revolutionary, fundamental, drastic, profound

Antonyms

moderate, conservative, traditional, gradual, conventional

Entry 1

moderate, conservative, traditional

Entry 2

conservative, moderate, gradual, conventional

Entry 3

moderate, conservative, traditional

Collocations

radical change, radical reform, radical idea, radical approach, radical solution, radical difference

Entry 2

radical change, radical reform, radical idea, radical approach

Entry 3

radical reform, radical solution, radical difference