radical
adj. having extreme political views; fundamental, pertaining to a root; advocating complete reform n. person with extreme political views; root of a number (Mathematics) | ||||
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Radical Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Radical
(n.)
Specifically, a group of two or more atoms, not completely saturated, which are so linked that their union implies certain properties, and are conveniently regarded as playing the part of a single atom; a residue; -- called also a compound radical. Cf. Residue.
(n.)
One who advocates radical changes in government or social institutions, especially such changes as are intended to level class inequalities; -- opposed to conservative.
(n.)
A radical quantity. See under Radical, a.
(n.)
A primitive word; a radix, root, or simple, underived, uncompounded word; an etymon.
(n.)
A primitive letter; a letter that belongs to the radix.
(n.)
A characteristic, essential, and fundamental constituent of any compound; hence, sometimes, an atom.
(a.)
Relating, or belonging, to the root, or ultimate source of derivation; as, a radical verbal form.
(a.)
Proceeding from a rootlike stem, or one which does not rise above the ground; as, the radical leaves of the dandelion and the sidesaddle flower.
(a.)
Of or pertaining to the root; proceeding directly from the root.
(a.)
Of or pertaining to a radix or root; as, a radical quantity; a radical sign. See below.
(a.)
Hence: Of or pertaining to the root or origin; reaching to the center, to the foundation, to the ultimate sources, to the principles, or the like; original; fundamental; thorough-going; unsparing; extreme; as, radical evils; radical reform; a radical party.
(a.)
Belonging to, or proceeding from, the root of a plant; as, radical tubers or hairs.
(a.)
A radical vessel. See under Radical, a.
(n.)
Specifically, a group of two or more atoms, not completely saturated, which are so linked that their union implies certain properties, and are conveniently regarded as playing the part of a single atom; a residue; -- called also a compound radical. Cf. Residue.
(n.)
One who advocates radical changes in government or social institutions, especially such changes as are intended to level class inequalities; -- opposed to conservative.
(n.)
A radical quantity. See under Radical, a.
(n.)
A primitive word; a radix, root, or simple, underived, uncompounded word; an etymon.
(n.)
A primitive letter; a letter that belongs to the radix.
(n.)
A characteristic, essential, and fundamental constituent of any compound; hence, sometimes, an atom.
(a.)
Relating, or belonging, to the root, or ultimate source of derivation; as, a radical verbal form.
(a.)
Proceeding from a rootlike stem, or one which does not rise above the ground; as, the radical leaves of the dandelion and the sidesaddle flower.
(a.)
Of or pertaining to the root; proceeding directly from the root.
(a.)
Of or pertaining to a radix or root; as, a radical quantity; a radical sign. See below.
(a.)
Hence: Of or pertaining to the root or origin; reaching to the center, to the foundation, to the ultimate sources, to the principles, or the like; original; fundamental; thorough-going; unsparing; extreme; as, radical evils; radical reform; a radical party.
(a.)
Belonging to, or proceeding from, the root of a plant; as, radical tubers or hairs.
(a.)
A radical vessel. See under Radical, a.
| WordNet 2.0 |
radical
Noun
1. (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
(synonym) group, chemical group
(hypernym) unit, building block
(hyponym) acyl, acyl group
(part-holonym) molecule
(classification) chemistry, chemical science
2. an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule than has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule; "in the body free radicals are high-energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells"
(synonym) free radical
(hypernym) atom
3. a person who has radical ideas or opinions
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(hyponym) anarchist, nihilist, syndicalist
4. a character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram
(hypernym) character, grapheme, graphic symbol
(part-holonym) ideogram, ideograph
5. a sign placed in front of an expression to denote that a root is to be extracted
(synonym) radical sign
(hypernym) mathematical notation
6. (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; "thematic vowels are part of the stem"
(synonym) root, root word, base, stem, theme
(hypernym) form, word form, signifier, descriptor
(classification) linguistics
Adjective
1. (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education"; "an ultra conservative"
(synonym) extremist, ultra
(similar) immoderate
2. markedly new or introducing radical change; "a revolutionary discovery"; "radical political views"
(synonym) revolutionary
(similar) new
3. arising from or going to the root; "a radical flaw in the plan"
(similar) basic
4. of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root; "a radical verb form"
(pertainym) root, root word, base, stem, theme
(classification) linguistics
5. especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem; "basal placentation"; "radical leaves"
(synonym) basal
(antonym) cauline
(classification) botany, phytology
Noun
1. (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
(synonym) group, chemical group
(hypernym) unit, building block
(hyponym) acyl, acyl group
(part-holonym) molecule
(classification) chemistry, chemical science
2. an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule than has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule; "in the body free radicals are high-energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells"
(synonym) free radical
(hypernym) atom
3. a person who has radical ideas or opinions
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(hyponym) anarchist, nihilist, syndicalist
4. a character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram
(hypernym) character, grapheme, graphic symbol
(part-holonym) ideogram, ideograph
5. a sign placed in front of an expression to denote that a root is to be extracted
(synonym) radical sign
(hypernym) mathematical notation
6. (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; "thematic vowels are part of the stem"
(synonym) root, root word, base, stem, theme
(hypernym) form, word form, signifier, descriptor
(classification) linguistics
Adjective
1. (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education"; "an ultra conservative"
(synonym) extremist, ultra
(similar) immoderate
2. markedly new or introducing radical change; "a revolutionary discovery"; "radical political views"
(synonym) revolutionary
(similar) new
3. arising from or going to the root; "a radical flaw in the plan"
(similar) basic
4. of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root; "a radical verb form"
(pertainym) root, root word, base, stem, theme
(classification) linguistics
5. especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem; "basal placentation"; "radical leaves"
(synonym) basal
(antonym) cauline
(classification) botany, phytology
| Australian Slang |
Radical
1. wonderful; fantastic; 2. exclamation expressing great approval
1. wonderful; fantastic; 2. exclamation expressing great approval
| GLOSSARY OF ESOTERIC WORDS |
Radical
Radical, a.
1. Original, fundamental, organic, constitutional, native, natural, innate, essential, ingrained, deep-seated.
2. Primitive, underived, uncompounded, simple, original.
3. Thorough, entire, complete, perfect, total, extreme, thorough-going, fundamental.
Radical, n.
1. Radical reformer.
2. Primitive letter.
3. Root, radix, etymon, primitive word.
4. (Chem.) Base.
Radical, a.
1. Original, fundamental, organic, constitutional, native, natural, innate, essential, ingrained, deep-seated.
2. Primitive, underived, uncompounded, simple, original.
3. Thorough, entire, complete, perfect, total, extreme, thorough-going, fundamental.
Radical, n.
1. Radical reformer.
2. Primitive letter.
3. Root, radix, etymon, primitive word.
4. (Chem.) Base.
| hEnglish - advanced version |
radical
radical pitch
cacodyl radical
radical sign
radical vinegar
compound radical
free radical
radical stress
vinyl radical
radical axis of two circles
radical vessels
uranyl radical
radical quantity
radical mastectomy
radical hysterectomy
radical pitch
cacodyl radical
radical sign
radical vinegar
compound radical
free radical
radical stress
vinyl radical
radical axis of two circles
radical vessels
uranyl radical
radical quantity
radical mastectomy
radical hysterectomy
| for Vocabulary Exams of KPDS, YDS,UDS (in Turkey); and SAT in America |
radical
One who holds extreme views or advocates extreme measures.
One who holds extreme views or advocates extreme measures.
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
radical
radacach
radacach
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Gwreiddiol
Gwreiddiol = a. radical; rooted
Gwreiddiol = a. radical; rooted
Radical Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
Radical Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Aids Glossary |
radical
a highly reactive molecule that may pass intact from one compound to another but does not normally exist in a free state. See also free radical.
a highly reactive molecule that may pass intact from one compound to another but does not normally exist in a free state. See also free radical.
| The TCRC Glossary for Testicular Cancer and Other Related Conditons |
Radical (radical orchiectomy)
Surgical attempt to cure disease by taking out the entire specimen and surrounding structures.
Surgical attempt to cure disease by taking out the entire specimen and surrounding structures.
Radical Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
radical
A group of atoms that is capable of remaining unchanged during a series of chemical reactions. Such combinations (radicals) exist in the molecules of many organic compounds; sulfate (SO42-) is an inorganic radical.
A group of atoms that is capable of remaining unchanged during a series of chemical reactions. Such combinations (radicals) exist in the molecules of many organic compounds; sulfate (SO42-) is an inorganic radical.
Radical Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Radical (n.)
sagir (math.); galk (physics)
sagir (math.); galk (physics)
Radical Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Astrological Terms |
Radix (Radical)
Referring to the Natal Chart. In Horary terminology, it implies that conditions have been fulfilled enabling the chart to be judged
Referring to the Natal Chart. In Horary terminology, it implies that conditions have been fulfilled enabling the chart to be judged
Radical Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Electrochemistry Dictionary |
radical
A molecule or atom possessing an unpaired electron.
A molecule or atom possessing an unpaired electron.
| A Botanical Glossary of Taxonomic Terminology |
RADICAL
belonging or pertaining to the root or base
belonging or pertaining to the root or base
| Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems |
| Phobia |
Heresyphobia
Fear of challenges to official doctrineor of radical deviation
Fear of challenges to official doctrineor of radical deviation
Radical Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary Of Windsurfing Terminology |
Radical
An enthusiastic windsurfing term for impressive manoeuvres, gnarly conditions or an exceptionally high performance orientated piece of equipment (a 'radical wave board' would be for the most extreme wave conditions).
An enthusiastic windsurfing term for impressive manoeuvres, gnarly conditions or an exceptionally high performance orientated piece of equipment (a 'radical wave board' would be for the most extreme wave conditions).
Radical Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries