radically

adverb

rad·​i·​cal·​ly ˈra-di-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce radically (audio)
Synonyms of radicallynext
1
: in origin or essence
2
: in a radical or extreme manner

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Our relationship to the past has radically changed. — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 With the shakeup five years ago, Avast’s appearance changed radically. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026 Each part looks radically different today than when players first started knocking balls around hundreds of years ago. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 This ancient developmental program, deeply conserved, can also be radically repurposed, as seen in the star-nosed mole's sensory tentacles. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for radically

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of radically was in the 15th century

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“Radically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radically. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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