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radical vs theme

theme vs radical

radical and theme both are nouns.

radical is an adjective but theme is not an adjective.

radical is not a verb while theme is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
radical Yes Yes No No
theme Yes No Yes No
As nouns, radical and theme are synonyms defined as:
  • radical and theme: (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
Other synonyms of radical include base, root, root word, stem.
radical (noun) theme (noun)
a character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
a person who has radical ideas or opinions an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
(mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule
radical (adjective) theme (adjective)
especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root
arising from or going to the root or source
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
markedly new or introducing radical change
radical (verb) theme (verb)
provide with a particular theme or motive
Difference between radical and theme

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