radically — in a thorough or fundamental way; completely
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a thorough or fundamental way; completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrædɪkli/
Example Sentences
- After watching cooking shows, my grandmother radically changed from making kimchi to attempting sushi.
- The company's profits increased radically after introducing the new product.
- His hairstyle changed so radically that even his mother didn't recognize him at first.
radically
ADVERB[/ˈrædɪkli/]
in a thorough or fundamental way; completely
The office was radically redesigned and looked completely different.
The gardener changed the tree radically by working on its roots.
The community changed radically after people challenged old ideas and embraced new ones.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'radix' meaning 'root,' combined with the suffix '-al' (relating to) and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly.' The word emphasizes going to the root or fundamental nature of something.
Breakdown
radic- (root) + -al (relating to) + -ly (in a manner) = radically
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After watching cooking shows, my grandmother radically changed from making kimchi to attempting sushi.”
“The company's profits increased radically after introducing the new product.”
“His hairstyle changed so radically that even his mother didn't recognize him at first.”
“The education system needs to be radically reformed to meet modern demands.”
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