RAD

Quick prototype approach

RAD stands for rapid application development, a software methodology emphasizing quick prototyping and iterative delivery over lengthy planning phases.

In medical contexts, RAD can mean reactive airway disease or reactive attachment disorder. (Lowercase rad is slang for excellent or a radiation unit.)

reactive-attachment-disorder

attachment

Connection or fondness

bonding · behavioral · therapy · neglect · foster

rapid-application-development

prototyping

Making preliminary models

methodology · development · sprint · tooling · deployment · GUI · builder · low-code

reactive-airway-disease

asthma

Chronic lung inflammation

pulmonary · inhaler · bronchodilator · airway · breathing

Categories
Opposites
coolness/desirability

RADlame

Weak or limping

uncool · bogus · wack · whack · sucky

radiation exposure level

RADunexposed

Not made visible

shielded · safe dose

INTENSITY/EXTREMITY (slang sense)

RADboring

Failing to engage interest

dull · mundane · ordinary · vanilla · basic

Phrases
Family

radical, radiant, radiate, radiance, radiator, radiating, radiators, radiantly, radiated

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G