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radical

US /ˈrædəkəl/

adjective Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The company introduced a radical change to its pricing structure.

Word Family

NounNoun
radical gốc
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
radical gốc
AdverbAdv
radically

Synonyms

  • fundamentalany factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business
  • drasticforceful and extreme and rigorous
  • revolutionarya radical supporter of political or social revolution

Collocations

  • Easy radical change
    describing radical change ((chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule)
  • Medium radical redesign of office layout
    describing radical redesign of office layout ((chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule)
  • Hard implement radical fiscal reforms
    to put into practical effect regarding radical fiscal reforms
  • Very Hard a radical departure from established orthodoxy
    referring to a radical departure from established orthodoxy

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.