radically
/'rædikəli/
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a thorough, fundamental, or extreme manner: "Radically" describes an action done in a way that is complete, profound, or involves a fundamental change from the root or core.
- In a very new and different way: It can also describe an action that represents a significant departure from traditional or established methods.
Usage and Examples
- Adverb:
- The new CEO plans to change the company culture radically. (The change is intended to be fundamental and thorough.)
- Her latest collection is radically different from her previous work. (It is extremely and fundamentally different.)
- To solve the climate crisis, we must think radically. (We must think in completely new and fundamental ways.)
Advanced Usage
- "Radically alter/change": To change something in a fundamental and complete way.
- The invention of the internet radically altered how we communicate.
- "Radically rethink": To reconsider something from its very foundations.
- We need to radically rethink our approach to urban transportation.
Variants and Related Words
- Radical (adjective): Relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; advocating for complete political or social reform.
- He proposed a radical solution to the problem.
- Radicalism (noun): The beliefs or actions of people who advocate for thorough or complete political or social reform.
- The party was known for its radicalism.
Synonyms
- Completely: In every way or as much as possible.
- Fundamentally: In central or primary respects.
- Drastically: In a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect.
- Thoroughly: In a complete and detailed manner.
Antonyms
- Slightly: To a small degree; not considerably.
- Superficially: In a way that exists or occurs at or on the surface only.
- Incrementally: In a series of small, gradual stages.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "A radical departure": A major and fundamental change from what is traditional or expected. While not containing the adverb "radically," this phrase uses the related adjective.
- His new theory represents a radical departure from conventional wisdom.
Adverb
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in a radical manner
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she took a radically different approach
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