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/raðiˈkal/

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Translation

radical

Word origin

From Late Latin radicalis ('of or having roots'), from Latin radix ('root').

Origin
Latin
Root
radix
English cognates
radish, eradicate

Grammar

Masc pluralradicales

Examples

Propusieron .

They proposed a radical change in the company.

.

His political ideas are quite radical.

reforma economía.

The reform had a radical effect on the economy.

.

She made a radical decision and quit her job.

¿ ?

Do you not think that is too radical a stance?

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