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in a way that relates to or affects the core or basic nature of something
- The new policy radically alters the structure of the tax system.
- Her views have radically changed since she moved abroad.
- The theory radically redefines our understanding of consciousness.
- Their approach to education is radically different from traditional models.
- He radically overhauled his lifestyle after the diagnosis.
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in a manner that promotes or reflects strong, far-reaching reforms in politics, society, or ideology
- The party's platform was radically left-wing, calling for complete economic redistribution.
- She spoke radically about dismantling existing power structures.
- The movement radically challenged conventional notions of authority.
- They radically protested the government's foreign policy.
- He radically questioned the legitimacy of capitalism.
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(medical) in a manner that removes or eliminates all signs of disease to prevent recurrence
- The tumor was radically excised to reduce the risk of return.
- The patient underwent a radically curative procedure.
- Doctors radically treated the affected lymph nodes.
- She recovered well after her cancer was radically removed.
- The infected area had to be radically debrided during surgery.