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ultra-radical

ul·tra-rad·i·cal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhl-truh rad-i-kuh l]
    • /ˈʌl trə ˈræd ɪ kəl/
    • /ʌl.trə- ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhl-truh rad-i-kuh l]
    • /ˈʌl trə ˈræd ɪ kəl/

Definitions of ultra-radical word

  • adjective ultra-radical of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference. 1
  • adjective ultra-radical thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms: a radical change in the policy of a company. 1
  • adjective ultra-radical favoring drastic political, economic, or social reforms: radical ideas; radical and anarchistic ideologues. 1
  • adjective ultra-radical favoring, supporting, or representing extreme forms of religious fundamentalism: radical fundamentalists and their rejection of modern science. 1
  • adjective ultra-radical forming a basis or foundation: What is the radical reason for his choice? 1
  • adjective ultra-radical existing inherently in a thing or person: radical defects of character. 1

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Origin of ultra-radical

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin rādīcālis “having roots,” equivalent to Latin rādīc- (stem of rādīx) root1 + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Ultra-radical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ultra-radical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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