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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Since the fig forms its fruit on shoots that start to grow in the spring, it can be radically pruned in the winter without affecting the following year’s two crops. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026 Two equally intelligent people, raised in different circumstances, can make radically different financial decisions, each of which can feel perfectly reasonable to them. Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026 As a result, pricing expectations have radically recalibrated. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026 The two experts would come to radically different conclusions. Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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