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radical (adjective)

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.

💬 Example

"Necesitamos un cambio radical en la forma en que protegemos el medio ambiente."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'RADISH'. A radish is a root. 'Radical' comes from the word for 'root'. A radical change goes to the root, ju...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
fundamental drástico extremo total profundo
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Un cambio radicalo → Un cambio radical

Muchos cambios radicals → Muchos cambios radicales

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