ADJECTIVE

radikal/ʁadiˈkaːl/radical; extreme; drastic

radikal is a German adjective that means radical, extreme, or drastic. It is pronounced /ʁadiˈkaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "radikaler" and "radikalsten".

Definitions

1.extremely different from what existed before; very drastic or thorough(general/quality)

a.showing a strong willingness to make changes; fundamental

Die Regierung plant radikale Veränderungen im Bildungssystem.—The government is planning radical changes in the education system.

b.extreme in opinion or action

Er verfolgt eine radikale politische Haltung.—He pursues a radical political stance.

Adjective Forms

Positiveradikal
Comparativeradikaler
Superlativeradikalsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "radikal" mean in English?
"radikal" means radical, extreme, or drastic. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "radikal"?
"radikal" is pronounced /ʁadiˈkaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "radikal"?
The comparative of "radikal" is "radikaler" and the superlative is "radikalsten".
What part of speech is "radikal"?
"radikal" is a adjective in German.

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