Radikal Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Radikal" is mainly used as adjective meaning "radical", "extreme" or "drastic". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "radikal"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Radikal", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Being extreme or drastic in one's opinions or actions, especially in politics."
Translation(s): radical, extreme, drastic
Synonym(s): extrem, drastisch, fundamental
Antonym(s): moderat, gemäßigt
Related word(s): Radikalismus, Radikalisierung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er vertritt radikale Ansichten in der Politik.He holds radical views in politics.
Die Partei fordert radikale Reformen im Bildungssystem.The party demands radical reforms in the education system.
Ihre radikale Haltung stößt auf viel Kritik.Her radical stance meets with a lot of criticism.

"Radikal", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "That affects the root or origin of something, or that is complete and absolute."
Translation(s): radical, fundamental, thorough, complete, absolute
Synonym(s): grundlegend, vollständig, gründlich
Antonym(s): oberflächlich, partiell
Related word(s): Radikalität, radikal

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir brauchen eine radikale Lösung für dieses Problem.We need a radical solution for this problem.
Die Firma plant eine radikale Umstrukturierung.The company is planning a radical restructuring.
Er machte eine radikale Veränderung in seinem Leben.He made a radical change in his life.

"Radikal", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Meinung hat sich radikal geändert.His opinion has radically changed.
Das neue Gesetz wird die Situation radikal verbessern.The new law will radically improve the situation.
Er hat sein Aussehen radikal verändert.He has radically changed his appearance.