radical in German
radical in German is radikal, radikalisch, Wurzel — radical means favoring extreme, fundamental change, especially in politics or society.
radical in German
radikal
radikalisch
(chemistry, not comparable) Involving free radicals.
Wurzel
(math) Relating to a radix or mathematical root.
krass
(slang, 1980s & 1990s) Excellent; awesome.
Radikaler
A person with radical opinions.
Radikale
A person with radical opinions.
Wurzel
(arithmetic) A root (of a number or quantity).
Radix
(arithmetic) A root (of a number or quantity).
Radikal
What does "radical" mean?
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adjective Favoring extreme, fundamental change, especially in politics or society.
"The party's radical wing pushed for a complete overhaul of the tax system."
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adjective Thorough and far-reaching; affecting the most basic or essential part of something.
"The company underwent a radical restructuring after the merger."
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noun A person who holds extreme or fundamentally reforming political views.
"He was branded a radical for questioning the party leadership."
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noun In chemistry, a group of atoms that behaves as a single unit in reactions (often short for "free radical").
"Free radicals in the body are linked to cellular aging."
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radical in a sentence
- The party's radical wing pushed for a complete overhaul of the tax system.
- The company underwent a radical restructuring after the merger.
- Doctors recommended a radical change in his diet.
- He was branded a radical for questioning the party leadership.
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What is "radical" in German?
"radical" in German is radikal, radikalisch, Wurzel. radical means: Favoring extreme, fundamental change, especially in politics or society.
How do you use "radical" in a sentence?
Example: "The party's radical wing pushed for a complete overhaul of the tax system." In German, "radical" is radikal, radikalisch, Wurzel.
Are there other ways to say "radical" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "radical": radikal, radikalisch, Wurzel, krass, Radikaler, Radikale.
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