radically

adverb

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

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The German luxury automaker is also radically changing the look of its interiors. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025 Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe. Marc Berman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 But also, the landscape for cinema has changed so radically in relation to stories that have this kind of violence. Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025 But some transportation experts and advocacy groups say that the proliferation of e-bikes, scooters and other mechanized ways of navigating the streets has radically changed the city’s landscape and outpaced the efforts of Vision Zero. Lola Fadulu, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for radically 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 21 Jan. 2025.

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