radical
gb/ɹˈædɪkəl/ us/ɹˈædɪkəl/
B1
Английский
~ 2600
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B2
property
1
Extreme or far from the usual
Very different from normal or traditional; extreme.
Модель употребления:
[someone/something] is radical
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'radical' with 'rad', which is slang for 'cool' and not appropriate in formal contexts.
Синонимы
extreme (More general and can apply to degree or intensity without implying novelty or change.)
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revolutionary (Suggests bringing about major change, often political or social.)
Антонимы
moderate (Implies avoiding extremes and preferring gradual change.)
Коллокации
radical change
|radical reform
|radical idea
|radical approach
|radical solution
Темы
politics
|society
|change
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The new leader proposed a radical change to the education system.
- Her views on environmental policy are considered radical by many.
- The company adopted a radical approach to solving the problem.
- He made a radical decision to quit his job and travel the world.
- This was a radical departure from their usual style.
Примеры для изучающих
- This is a radical idea.
- The city needs radical changes.
- She has radical plans for the school.
- He wants a radical new law.
- It was a radical move by the team.
Существительное
B2
entity
2
Person with extreme views
A person who wants big changes in politics or society.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is a radical
Синонимы
extremist (Often more negative, can imply willingness to use force or violence.)
Антонимы
moderate (Supports gradual change rather than extreme measures.)
Коллокации
political radical
|social radical
|left-wing radical
Темы
politics
|society
|relationships
Примеры
- The radicals in the movement demanded immediate action.
- He was seen as a radical during his university days.
- Some radicals were arrested during the protest.
- The party's radicals opposed the compromise.
- She has been labeled a radical for her beliefs.
Примеры для изучающих
- He is a radical in politics.
- The group has many radicals.
- She is called a radical by her friends.
- Some radicals want fast change.
- Radicals often fight for new ideas.
adjective
informal
B1
property
3
Excellent or impressive (slang)
(Slang) Very good or cool.
Модель употребления:
[something] is radical
Частая ошибка:
Learners may use this slang in formal situations where it is inappropriate.
Синонимы
awesome (Very informal, similar casual tone.)
|
cool (Informal, common in youth speech.)
Антонимы
lame (Slang for boring or unimpressive.)
Коллокации
radical design
|radical performance
Темы
slang
|youth_culture
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- That skateboard trick was totally radical!
- The concert last night was radical.
- Your new bike looks radical!
Примеры для изучающих
- The movie was radical.
- His car is radical.
- That game is radical.
Существительное
technical
C1
entity
4
Group of atoms in chemistry
(Chemistry) A group of atoms that act together in reactions.
Коллокации
free radical
Темы
science
|chemistry
Примеры
- Free radicals can damage cells and lead to aging.
- A hydroxyl radical is highly reactive.
- Chemists study how radicals affect reactions.
Примеры для изучающих
- Free radicals can harm the body.
- A radical can change other molecules.
- Some radicals react very fast.
Существительное
technical
B2
entity
5
Mathematical root symbol or value
(Math) The √ sign or the number under it that shows a root.
Коллокации
square root radical
Темы
mathematics
|education
|science
Примеры
- In √9, the radical sign indicates a square root.
- The expression under the radical is 16.
- Simplify the radical before solving the equation.
Примеры для изучающих
- The radical sign means root.
- We see a radical in this math problem.
- A radical can show a square root.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
radical
IPA
GB/ɹˈædɪkəl/
US/ɹˈædɪkəl/
Слоги и ударение
rad - ic - al (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (rad)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: radical
Noun
- Base: radical
- Plural: radicals
Родственные слова
Forms
radicals
noun
Core family
radically
adverb B2
Related words
radicalism
noun
Negative and opposite forms
moderate
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
radicalize
verb
radicalization
noun C1
Выражения
free radical
1/fɹˈi ɹˈædɪkəl/
fixed phrase
technical
Atom/molecule with unpaired electron
An atom or molecule that has an unpaired electron and can react easily.
Примеры
- Free radicals can cause damage to cells.
- Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals.
radical change
1/ɹˈædɪkəl t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Major and complete transformation
A big and complete change.
Примеры
- The country needs a radical change in its energy policy.
- Radical change is necessary to solve the crisis.
radical reform
1/ɹˈædɪkəl ɹɪfˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
Thorough alteration of system/law
A big and complete change to laws or systems.
Примеры
- The education system requires radical reform.
- Radical reform of the tax code is long overdue.