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Definition of radically
radically
/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl.i/
rad · i · cal · ly
Adjective:radical
radically Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a thorough, complete, or fundamental way; from the very root or foundation.
Example
"The invention of the printing press radically transformed how knowledge was shared across Europe."
2
In a way that favors extreme or sweeping political, social, or institutional reform.
Example
"Several members of the committee were more radically inclined than the party leadership."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from 'radical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'radicalis' ('of or having roots'), from Latin 'radix' ('root').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Radically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/radically