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Definition or meaning of the English word Radical
A primitive letter; a letter that belongs to the radix. (n.). A radical quantity. See under Radical (n.). A radical vessel. See under Radical (a.). Specifically; a group of two or more atoms; not completely saturated; which are so linked that their union implies certain properties; and are conveniently regarded as playing the part of a single atom; a residue; -- called also a compound radical. (n.). A characteristic; essential; and fundamental constituent of any compound; hence; sometimes; an atom. (n.). Of or pertaining to a radix or root; as; a radical quantity; a radical sign. See below. (a.). Belonging to; or proceeding from; the root of a plant; as; radical tubers or hairs. (a.). Hence: Of or pertaining to the root or origin; reaching to the center; to the foundation; to the ultimate sources; to the principles; or the like; original; fundamental; thorough-going; unsparing; extreme; as; radical evils; radical reform; a radical part (a.). Of or pertaining to the root; proceeding directly from the root. (a.). Relating; or belonging; to the root; or ultimate source of derivation; as; a radical verbal form. (a.). A primitive word; a radix; root; or simple; underived; uncompounded word; an etymon. (n.). Proceeding from a rootlike stem; or one which does not rise above the ground; as; the radical leaves of the dandelion and the sidesaddle flower. (a.). One who advocates radical changes in government or social institutions; especially such changes as are intended to level class inequalities; -- opposed to conservative. (n.).
Translations for the English word Radical
Spanish Translation for the English word Radical is radical[Adjective] German Translation for the English word Radical is radikal[Adjective]
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