ultraradical

adjective

ul·​tra·​rad·​i·​cal ˌəl-trə-ˈra-di-kəl 

: extremely radical: such as

a

: extremely far removed from what is usual or traditional

an ultraradical approach

especially : having, relating to, or being very extreme political or social views

an ultraradical group/movement

ultraradical tendencies

b

medical : involving complete surgical removal of organs in a cavity of the body : of or relating to surgical exenteration (see exenterate)

removal of all pelvic organs during ultraradical surgery for recurrent ovarian cancer

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ultraradical

• radical
• radicle