radical
Square root sign
Radical can be a noun or an adjective with a range of meanings, most of which suggest something out of the ordinary.
A radical change is a big and fundamental one; radical surgery is extensive, and goes to the root of the problem.
Applied to any sort of political thought, radical characterizes the most extreme version of it.
A radical is one who embraces radical thinking or actions.
Radical in chemistry and math is short for free radical and radical sign, respectively.
Advocate for progressive politics
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- activistVigorous cause champion
- anarchistOne opposing all governance
- militantAggressive cause supporter
dissident · insurgent · reformer · agitator · firebrand · zealot · extremist · subversive
Introducing radical new ideas
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- transformativeCausing major change
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- disruptiveTending to interrupt order
avant-garde · cutting-edge · visionary · unconventional · bold · daring · experimental · boundary-pushing
Severe and far-reaching
- extremeFurthest from moderate
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- far-reachingHaving broad impact
- thoroughgoingComplete and without reservation
uncompromising · severe · intense · complete · total · profound · comprehensive · fundamental
Negative subatomic particle
- unpairedHaving no counterpart
- reactiveTending to respond
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
hydroxyl · superoxide · peroxide · ion · unstable · molecule · oxygen · nitrogen
Number times itself equals original
- cube rootFactor tripled equals whole
- surdUnutterable in ratios
- exponentSuperscript showing power
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
radicand · simplify · irrational · expression · notation · symbol · coefficient · denominator
Underground absorbing structure
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- coreCentral essential portion
- essenceFundamental nature of something
- foundationUnderlying support structure
principle · basic · underlying · elementary · primary · intrinsic · origin · source
Public expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- civil disobediencePeaceful refusal to obey
- direct actionConfrontational political tactics
sit-in · boycott · march · picketing · solidarity · organizing · mobilization · consciousness-raising
leftist
Advocate for progressive politics
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- activistVigorous cause champion
- anarchistOne opposing all governance
militant · dissident · insurgent · reformer · agitator · firebrand · zealot · extremist · subversive · guerrilla
groundbreaking
Introducing radical new ideas
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- transformativeCausing major change
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
disruptive · avant-garde · cutting-edge · visionary · unconventional · bold · daring · experimental · boundary-pushing · trailblazing
drastic
Severe and far-reaching
- extremeFurthest from moderate
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- far-reachingHaving broad impact
thoroughgoing · uncompromising · severe · intense · complete · total · profound · comprehensive · fundamental · extensive
electron
Negative subatomic particle
antioxidant · hydroxyl · superoxide · peroxide · ion · unstable · molecule · oxygen · nitrogen · polymerization
square root
Number times itself equals original
index · radicand · simplify · irrational · expression · notation · symbol · coefficient · denominator · rationalize
root
Underground absorbing structure
foundation · principle · basic · underlying · elementary · primary · intrinsic · origin · source · bedrock
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- civil disobediencePeaceful refusal to obey
direct action · sit-in · boycott · march · picketing · solidarity · organizing · mobilization · consciousness-raising · resistance
- -al adjectivescultural, emotional, environmental, federal, financial
- Nonconformistsnonconformist, rebels, rebel, misfits, misfit
- descriptorsnew, novel, original, innovative, modern
- algebravariables, equations, equation, polynomials, algebraic equations
- dissentersdissenter, dissenters, dissidents, dissident, nonconformists
- dissidentsdissident, dissidents, dissenter, rebel, Sakharov
radicalconservative
Cautious about altering customs
moderate · reactionary · traditionalist · centrist · middle-of-the-road
radicalmoderate
Lessen intensity or preside
conservative · incremental · gradual · middle-of-the-road · gradualist
radicalsuperficial
Lacking depth or substance
surface · peripheral · cosmetic · shallow · incidental
- radical leftExtreme progressive politics
- radical changeFundamental, sweeping transformation
- free radicalsChemically reactive atomic fragments
- radical feministsThose wanting fundamental gender change
- radical ideasConcepts demanding fundamental change
- radical surgeryAggressive, extensive medical procedure
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