radically

adverb

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

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The pace of change in sport is accelerating rapidly and radically. Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 15 Mar. 2026 Red Dwarf was radically different from Star Trek. Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026 Zappos was once the most famous example of a radically-flat organization. Claire Zillman, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026 Keep in mind that the iX3 represents a philosophical reset for BMW, replacing familiar interiors with a radically simplified cabin dominated by the new Panoramic iDrive display stretching across the windshield, and coming with fewer physical controls. New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radically

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 Mar. 2026.

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