(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
English: root, root word, base, stem, theme, radical
Bahasa: dasar, radikal, pangkalan, landasan, asas, alas, pangkal
radicalEnglish
radical, basal, base, chemical group, extremist
Noun
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
English: group, radical, chemical group
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
English: free radical, radical
Bahasa: radikal
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
English: radical, basal
Bahasa: dasar, keseluruhan, radikal
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
English: extremist, radical, ultra
Bahasa: keterlaluan, melampau
Markedly new or introducing radical change
English: revolutionary, radical
Bahasa: keseluruhan, radikal, revolusioner
2 more adjective senses
Arising from or going to the root or source
English: radical
Of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root
English: radical