radically

[ rad-ik-lee ]

adjective

1. with regard to origin or root.
2. in a complete or basic manner; thoroughly; fundamentally.

radically

/ ˈrædɪkəlɪ /

adverb

1. thoroughly; completely; fundamentally

   to alter radically

Other Words From

• non·radi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of radically¹

First recorded in 1600–10; radical + -ly

Example Sentences

Sir David Behan, the OfS chairman, says a university going bust “isn’t imminent now”, but to reduce the risk higher education needs to be “radically reimagined”.

From BBC

Jurado said she wants to help Latino residents fight the gentrification that radically transformed her native Highland Park and has crept into Boyle Heights over the past decade.

From Los Angeles Times

Of course reality is radically different: Immigrants have much lower crime rates than native-born Americans, and are a net boon to the economy.

From Salon

But relationships can be radically different the second time around - and past performance is no guarantee of future returns.

From BBC

"There is a chance Trump will react radically. That is a more promising scenario."

From BBC

Related Words

• essentially