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

Examples of radically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Viewed like this, the story of Bloody Tuesday reveals a radically different American history, one defined by ordinary Black men, women, and children surviving a relentless campaign of repression waged by law enforcement and white citizens. John M. Giggie / Made By History, TIME, 7 June 2024 But the counterculture icon is now trying to adapt to a radically different world than the one in which it was founded—and making some longtime fans mad in the process. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 June 2024 But a short eight years later, a series of Supreme Court rulings struck down spending limits on corporations and unions, radically altering the campaign finance landscape. Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 4 June 2024 Its pages celebrate the maison's ongoing intermingling of traditional French craftsmanship and intricate Islamic art, depicting the fruits of Jacques's travels across India, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, and what is now Dubai—which radically changed the direction of Cartier's jewelry. Zaineb Al Hussani, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for radically 

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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 13 Jun. 2024.

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