radical
Relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. It often describes changes or ideas that go to the root of a matter.
Examples
3 of 5La empresa propuso una transformación radical.
The company proposed a radical transformation.
Sus ideas políticas son muy radicales.
His political ideas are very radical.
Hizo un giro radical en su carrera profesional.
He made a radical turn in his professional career.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'radish' (a root vegetable). Radical means going to the 'root'.
Quick Quiz
La tecnología ha provocado un cambio ___ en la comunicación.
Correct!
The correct answer is: radical
Examples
La empresa propuso una transformación radical.
businessThe company proposed a radical transformation.
Sus ideas políticas son muy radicales.
formalHis political ideas are very radical.
Hizo un giro radical en su carrera profesional.
everydayHe made a radical turn in his professional career.
La cirugía fue una medida radical pero necesaria.
medicalSurgery was a radical but necessary measure.
Es una diferencia radical entre los dos sistemas.
academicIt is a radical difference between the two systems.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
de forma radical
in a radical way
un giro radical
a radical turn
radicalmente opuesto
radically opposed
Often Confused With
Rápido means fast; radical means fundamental/deep.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in academic writing to emphasize the depth of a change or difference.
Common Mistakes
In some contexts, 'radical' can have negative political connotations; use with care when describing people.
Memory Tip
Think of 'radish' (a root vegetable). Radical means going to the 'root'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'radicalis', from 'radix' (root).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
La tecnología ha provocado un cambio ___ en la comunicación.
Correct!
The correct answer is: radical
More academic words
abordar
B2To address or tackle a topic, problem, or situation. In a literal sense, it can also mean to board a ship or approach someone to speak.
garantizar
B2To provide a formal assurance, especially that certain conditions will be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction. In academic terms, it means to ensure a result or standard.
inevitable
B2Certain to happen; unavoidable. Used in academic writing to describe logical conclusions or historical events that cannot be prevented.
inherente
B2Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute. It refers to a quality that cannot be separated from the thing itself.
obstáculo
B2A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress. It can be physical or metaphorical.
plausible
B2Seeming reasonable or probable. It is used to describe an argument or explanation that is believable even if not yet proven.
predominante
B2Present as the strongest or main element; having control or power. Used to describe the most common feature in a set of data or a society.
significativo
B2Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; meaningful.
sustancial
B2Of considerable importance, size, or worth. In academic contexts, it is used to describe significant changes or differences in data or theories.
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