radical

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especially of leaves
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron
a person who has radical ideas or opinions
(mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity
a character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram
markedly new or introducing radical change
arising from or going to the root or source
of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root
Hence: Of or pertaining to the root or origin
Belonging to, or proceeding from, the root of a plant
Proceeding from a rootlike stem, or one which does not rise above the ground
Relating, or belonging, to the root, or ultimate source of derivation
A primitive word
A primitive letter
One who advocates radical changes in government or social institutions, especially such changes as are intended to level class inequalities
A characteristic, essential, and fundamental constituent of any compound
Specifically, a group of two or more atoms, not completely saturated, which are so linked that their union implies certain properties, and are conveniently regarded as playing the part of a single atom
A radical quantity
A radical vessel
Residential area (city, town, village) in the United States of America (USA) in Missouri

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