radical

English

/ˈɹædɪkəl/

adj
Definitions
  • Favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.
  • (botany) Pertaining to a root of a plant.
  • Pertaining to the basic or intrinsic nature of something.
  • Thoroughgoing; far-reaching.
  • (lexicography) Of or pertaining to the root of a word.
  • (phonology) Produced using the root of the tongue.
  • (chemistry) Involving free radicals.
  • (math) Relating to a radix or mathematical root.
  • (slang) Excellent; awesome.

Etymology

Derived from French radical derived from Latin rādīcālis, rādix (root).

Origin

Latin

rādix

Gloss

root

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji

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