radical

7 definitions • 8 examples

believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or political change:

He was known as a radical reformer/thinker/politician.

These people have very radical views.

relating to the most important parts of something or someone; complete or extreme:

We need to make some radical changes to our operating procedures.

I'm just having my hair trimmed - nothing radical.

aimed at removing all diseased tissue:

Cervical cancer may be cured with radical surgery when it is confined to the pelvis or regional lymph nodes.

a person who supports great social and political change:

She was a radical all her life.

believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social, economic, or political change:

White’s political orientation was decidedly liberal, but hardly radical.

causing or being an example of great change; extreme:

During bad economic times, radical steps may be necessary to restore the confidence of the consumer.

a person who supports great social, economic, or political change