Synonyms

radically

American

[rad-ik-lee] / ˈræd ɪk li /

adjective

with regard to origin or root.
in a complete or basic manner; thoroughly; fundamentally.

radically British

/ ˈrædɪkəlɪ /

adverb

thoroughly; completely; fundamentally

to alter radically

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Other Word Forms

nonradically adverb

Etymology

Origin of radically

First recorded in 1600–10; radical + -ly

Example Sentences

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The balance of power has also radically changed.

From Barron's

An injury to flanker Tom Curry forced England to make further changes to a line-up that had already been radically rejigged.

From BBC

It might be time to radically rethink your workweek.

From The Wall Street Journal

A superconductor-based system eliminates most of the electrical operating costs and allows components to be stacked much more closely, radically reducing a facility’s footprint.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Three to five years at most, and our entire medical model will be radically transformed," the soft-spoken Duan told AFP.

From Barron's

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