radical
gb/ɹˈædɪkəl/ us/ɹˈædɪkəl/
B1
Англійська
~ 2600
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B2
property
1
Extreme or far from the usual
Very different from normal or traditional; extreme.
Модель уживання:
[someone/something] is radical
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'radical' with 'rad', which is slang for 'cool' and not appropriate in formal contexts.
Синоніми
extreme (More general and can apply to degree or intensity without implying novelty or change.)
|
revolutionary (Suggests bringing about major change, often political or social.)
Антоніми
moderate (Implies avoiding extremes and preferring gradual change.)
Словосполучення
radical change
|radical reform
|radical idea
|radical approach
|radical solution
Теми
politics
|society
|change
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
B2
entity
2
Person with extreme views
A person who wants big changes in politics or society.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is a radical
Синоніми
extremist (Often more negative, can imply willingness to use force or violence.)
Антоніми
moderate (Supports gradual change rather than extreme measures.)
Словосполучення
political radical
|social radical
|left-wing radical
Теми
politics
|society
|relationships
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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 уживання:
[something] is radical
Поширена помилка:
Learners may use this slang in formal situations where it is inappropriate.
Синоніми
awesome (Very informal, similar casual tone.)
|
cool (Informal, common in youth speech.)
Антоніми
lame (Slang for boring or unimpressive.)
Словосполучення
radical design
|radical performance
Теми
slang
|youth_culture
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- That skateboard trick was totally radical!
- The concert last night was radical.
- Your new bike looks radical!
Навчальні приклади
- The movie was radical.
- His car is radical.
- That game is radical.
Іменник
technical
C1
entity
4
Group of atoms in chemistry
(Chemistry) A group of atoms that act together in reactions.
Словосполучення
free radical
Теми
science
|chemistry
Приклади
- Free radicals can damage cells and lead to aging.
- A hydroxyl radical is highly reactive.
- Chemists study how radicals affect reactions.
Навчальні приклади
- Free radicals can harm the body.
- A radical can change other molecules.
- Some radicals react very fast.
Іменник
technical
B2
entity
5
Mathematical root symbol or value
(Math) The √ sign or the number under it that shows a root.
Словосполучення
square root radical
Теми
mathematics
|education
|science
Приклади
- In √9, the radical sign indicates a square root.
- The expression under the radical is 16.
- Simplify the radical before solving the equation.
Навчальні приклади
- The radical sign means root.
- We see a radical in this math problem.
- A radical can show a square root.
Граматика
Словникова форма
radical
IPA
GB/ɹˈædɪkəl/
US/ɹˈædɪkəl/
Склади й наголос
rad - ic - al (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (rad)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: radical
Noun
- Base: radical
- Plural: radicals
Споріднені 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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- The education system requires radical reform.
- Radical reform of the tax code is long overdue.