radical
/ˈɹædɪkəl/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
Favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.
2
Pertaining to a root (of a plant).
3
Pertaining to the basic or intrinsic nature of something.
4
Thoroughgoing; far-reaching.
5
Of or pertaining to the root of a word.
6
Produced using the root of the tongue.
7
Involving free radicals.
8
Relating to a radix or mathematical root.
9
Excellent; awesome.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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