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Radical is derived from the Latin word ''radix'', which means "root". It may refer to:

In mathematics:

Radical (mathematics) , the ''n''-th radical or root of a number 'a'', written as $\sqrt$ {Link without Title} {a}, which is a number whose ''n''-th power is ''a''

Radical Of An Algebraic Group , a concept in algebraic group theory

Radical Of An Ideal , an important concept in abstract algebra

In linguistics:

Radical Consonant , involves the root of the tongue

Radical (Chinese Character) , in grammatology, part of a Chinese character

In sciences:

Radical (chemistry) , atomic or molecular species with unpaired electrons

In politics:

a supporter of a Revolutionary Social Movement , opposed to Liberalism and Conservatism , particularly a supporter of Libertarian Socialism or the Far-left

Radicalism (historical) , a movement which developed in 18th and 19th century Britain with aims including electoral reform and republicanism, and subsequent leftist liberal movements in continental Europe and Latin America

--- Radical Whigs , influential early writers on Radicalism

Radical Republican , an influential group of American politicians during the Civil War reconstruction

Radical Party member

Radicals (UK) , parliamentary progressives, predecessors of the Liberal Party (UK)