Meaning
radical, drastic
- Affecting the fundamental nature of something; drastic or thorough
- Advocating thorough political or social reform
In a sentence
L'azienda ha bisogno di un cambiamento radicale per sopravvivere.
The company needs a radical change to survive.
Non approvo le sue posizioni politiche così radicali.
I do not agree with his radical political positions.
Abbiamo preso una decisione radicale per risolvere il problema?
Did we make a drastic decision to resolve the problem?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| radicale | masculine · singular |
| radicale | feminine · singular |
| radicali | masculine · plural |
| radicali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Follows the two-ending adjective pattern: -e for singular (m/f) and -i for plural (m/f).
- Can also function as a noun meaning a political radical.