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radicalness

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈrædɪkəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈrædɪkəlnəs/

noun
Definition

The quality or state of being very different from the usual or traditional; often associated with extreme changes or ideas.


Example

The radicalness of her ideas challenged the conventional beliefs of the community.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about the radicalness of some new ideas in art?
Sloth B
Totally! It can really change the way we see things.
Sloth A
I think embracing that kind of radicalness can push boundaries.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It encourages creativity and innovation.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
extremism
innovation
reform
Antonyms
moderation
conservatism
tradition
Root Explanation

Radicalness → It is formed from "radical" (from Latin "radicalis", meaning relating to the root) and "-ness" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word "radicalness" refers to the quality of being fundamental or relating to the root of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'radical' as relating to the 'root' of an idea, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'radicalness' means the quality of being fundamental or essential.

Visually Confused Words
sporadicalness
tragicalness
pyramidicalness
paradoxicalness
veridicalness
prosaicalness
practicalness
organicalness
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