Synonyms

radically

American

[rad-ik-lee] / ˈræd ɪk li /

adjective

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

radically British

/ ˈrædɪkəlɪ /

adverb

thoroughly; completely; fundamentally

to alter radically

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Other Word Forms

nonradically adverb

Etymology

Origin of radically

First recorded in 1600–10; radical + -ly

Example Sentences

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“It’s no secret that the news business is changing radically, and that we need to change along with it,” they wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

The radically upgraded collective-bargaining agreement has created a new reality in women’s basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s no secret that the news business is changing radically, and that we need to change along with it,” Weiss and Cibrowski said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Surprising events and negative news can always tempt investors into suddenly adopting radically different strategies: fast trading, market timing, ultrahigh dividends and other techniques that purportedly reduce risk or raise return.

From The Wall Street Journal

In images shared with the media, the tech was shown radically changing the appearance of characters and environments in games such as Resident Evil Requiem and Hogwarts Legacy.

From BBC

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