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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If new types of traditional nuclear reactors take off in the 2030s, that could radically alter the world’s forecasted mineral needs. Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025 EVs, for us, are radically different engineering, manufacturing and supply chain. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025 The transfer market will always be a consideration for Chelsea at a time like this, but any exploration must be tinged with wariness of radically altering the dynamic at the heart of Maresca’s defence for the long term. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025 The consultants warned of bankruptcy within three years if Orange doesn’t radically change its ways. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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