radically

/'rædikəli/

Thân thiện

She proposed a radically new design for the garden.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a radical manner
   • she took a radically different approach