Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Radical.
How to pronounce radical:
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Radical - as an adjective
Of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root
Example: "A radical verb form"
Radical - as a noun
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chemical groupgroup8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
building blockunit4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
acyl9acyl groupalcohol groupalcohol radical
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aldehyde groupaldehyde radicalalkyl12alkyl groupalkyl radicalallyl8allyl groupallyl radicalamino7amino groupamyl9azido groupazido radicalazo groupazo radicalbenzyl20benzyl groupbenzyl radicalbenzoyl groupbenzoyl radicalarsenic groupcacodyl15cacodyl groupcacodyl radicalcarbonyl groupcarboxyl22carboxyl groupchromophore23cyanide groupcyanide radicalcyano groupcyano radicalglyceryl17hydrazo grouphydrazo radicalhydroxyl25hydroxyl grouphydroxyl radicalketone groupmethylene17methylene groupmethylene radicalpropyl13propyl grouppropyl radicalbutyl10nitro groupnitrite7uranyl9uranyl groupuranyl radicalvinyl11vinyl groupvinyl radical
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An atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule
Example: "In the body free radicals are high-energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free radicalA person who has radical ideas or opinions
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individual15mortal8person8somebody16someone9soul4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity
A character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram
Radical - as an adjective satellite
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
Example: "Extremist political views"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extremist18ultra5Markedly new or introducing radical change
Example: "A revolutionary discovery"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
revolutionary19Arising from or going to the root or source
Example: "A radical flaw in the plan"
Example Sentences
"He was viewed as a dangerous radical by his political opponents."
"The radical advocated for social equality and justice."
"She joined a group of radicals who protested against government corruption."
"The government cracked down on radicals who incited violence."
"His ideas were considered too radical and were widely criticized."
Word Game Points
Is RADICAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, radical is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RADICAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is RADICAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, radical is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRADICAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is RADICAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, radical is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRADICAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
