radically
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
in a way that is very big and changes the most important parts of something.
in a fundamental or extreme manner that affects the essential nature of something.
Simple“The new technology has radically changed the way we communicate with each other.”
In context“The landscape of the industry was radically altered by the introduction of the new regulations, forcing many smaller firms to merge.”
Usagetypically modifies verbs related to change, such as 'alter', 'transform', or 'differ'
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
relating to the root or the very beginning of something.
at the root or origin; used in technical or botanical contexts to describe where something starts.
Simple“The plant's leaves grow radically from the base of the stem.”
In context“In certain botanical species, the foliage emerges radically, creating a dense cluster at the soil level rather than along a central stalk.”
Usagerare in general conversation; primarily used in biological or anatomical descriptions
Synonymsbasally
Usage radically different · radically change
“But Louise has her own deep-rooted connection with the place, and has discovered new information about Sunrise’s local hero that casts his story in a radically different light.”
“The search for exoplanets is radically expanding our understanding of the cosmos.”
From radical + -ly or radix (“root”) + -ally.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.