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Synonyms of RADICAL

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RADICAL: definition and more

12 synonyms in 6 meanings 9 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of RADICAL by meaning

noun

  1. (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

    Also: chemical group.

  2. 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

    Also: free radical.

  3. (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

    Also: root word.

adjective

  1. (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

  2. markedly new or introducing radical change

  3. especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem