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root vs radical

radical vs root

root and radical both are nouns.

root is not an adjective while radical is an adjective.

root is a verb but radical is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
root Yes No Yes No
radical Yes Yes No No
As nouns, root and radical are synonyms defined as:
  • root and radical: (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
Other synonyms of root include base, root word, stem, theme.
root (noun) radical (noun)
the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair a character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes a person who has radical ideas or opinions
the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation (mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity
the place where something begins, where it springs into being (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) 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
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
root (adjective) radical (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
root (verb) radical (verb)
take root and begin to grow
cause to take roots
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
dig with the snout
plant by the roots
cheer for
come into existence, originate
Difference between root and radical

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