radical

English translation: see explanations below

22:44 May 26, 2020
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters / radical
English term or phrase: radical
It's totally radical.

Radical hair, Star. (Not mentioned in the video)

the bike situation is much more radical. (Not mentioned in the video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouwuzX1VhWc

The word mentioned at 2:20.

The word mentioned 4 times in this episode, I couldn't find a video for other incidents, anyway, It seems to me that "radical" means something different in the contexts I have, is that correct?

Thanks in advance,
S.J
Canada
Local time: 16:30
Selected answer:see explanations below
Explanation:
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/radical
In more everyday language, a radical is someone who has very extreme views, so you could say that their views are different from the root up. Similarly, a radical flaw or change is a fundamental one whereas a radical design or idea is very new and innovative

Your examples:
The bike situation is much more radical, i.e. new and innovative

Radical hair, Star (can mean cool, hairsytle - a complete change from the norm -an extreme).

It's totally radical, can mean, "it is totally cool!"

3a: very different from the usual or traditional : EXTREME
b: favoring extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions
c: associated with political views, practices, and policies of extreme change
d: advocating extreme measures to retain or restore a political state of affairs
the radical right
4 slang : EXCELLENT, COOL


Radical politics denotes the intent to transform or replace the fundamental principles of a society or political system, often through social change, structural change, revolution or radical reform. The process of adopting radical views is termed radicalisation.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2 hrs (2020-05-27 01:19:09 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Radical
When something is really cool but you really want to go over board so you say radical

That kickflip was radical dude.


--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 day 12 hrs (2020-05-28 11:42:45 GMT) Post-grading
--------------------------------------------------

Thank you.
Selected response from:

Taña Dalglish
Jamaica
Local time: 15:30
Grading comment
What an explanation. Thank you.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
2 +3see explanations below
Taña Dalglish
3superlative
Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón


Discussion entries: 5





  

Answers


1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
superlative


Explanation:
Other meanings in this case: radical/fashionable/extreme/superlative

Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
Mexico
Local time: 15:30
Native speaker of: Spanish
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +3
see explanations below


Explanation:
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/radical
In more everyday language, a radical is someone who has very extreme views, so you could say that their views are different from the root up. Similarly, a radical flaw or change is a fundamental one whereas a radical design or idea is very new and innovative

Your examples:
The bike situation is much more radical, i.e. new and innovative

Radical hair, Star (can mean cool, hairsytle - a complete change from the norm -an extreme).

It's totally radical, can mean, "it is totally cool!"

3a: very different from the usual or traditional : EXTREME
b: favoring extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions
c: associated with political views, practices, and policies of extreme change
d: advocating extreme measures to retain or restore a political state of affairs
the radical right
4 slang : EXCELLENT, COOL


Radical politics denotes the intent to transform or replace the fundamental principles of a society or political system, often through social change, structural change, revolution or radical reform. The process of adopting radical views is termed radicalisation.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2 hrs (2020-05-27 01:19:09 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Radical
When something is really cool but you really want to go over board so you say radical

That kickflip was radical dude.


--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 day 12 hrs (2020-05-28 11:42:45 GMT) Post-grading
--------------------------------------------------

Thank you.

Taña Dalglish
Jamaica
Local time: 15:30
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
What an explanation. Thank you.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Hollywood
1 hr
  -> Thank you David. Continue to stay safe!

agree  Lydia De Jorge
4 hrs
  -> Thank you so much, Ly. Stay safe.

agree  Tony M
5 hrs
  -> Thank you so much. Stay safe.
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search