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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Committed to experimentation and interdisciplinary practice, New Frontier FLUX radically pushes at formal cinematic boundaries to champion and cultivate maverick, independent storytelling. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 Some species of the cephalopods lug coconut shells around for mobile shelter; others radically transform their bodies to mimic deadlier creatures. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 29 July 2026 For Hyman, running a business that’s not dealing with the challenge of customer acquisition will be a radically different experience. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 July 2026 The people who hold it can spend their days doing radically different work, based on very different ideas about how a company shapes its future. — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 28 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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