radically

adverb

rad·​i·​cal·​ly ˈra-di-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce radically (audio)
1
: in origin or essence
2
: in a radical or extreme manner

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As the head of the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), Musk is leading the Trump administration's efforts to radically reshape the federal government. Ivana Saric, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025 Venus in Aries is charging up your fourth house of home and family, while Pluto in Aquarius radically shifts your mindset around money. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025 Trump's unelected adviser has initiated a campaign from within the federal government to radically upend agencies. Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025 The circumstances have changed radically since Trump's first term. Michael Makovsky and John Hannah, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for radically 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of radically was in the 15th century

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“Radically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radically. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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