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Radical vs Primitive - What's the difference?

radical | primitive | Synonyms |

Radical is a synonym of primitive.


As adjectives the difference between radical and primitive

is that radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter while primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.

As nouns the difference between radical and primitive

is that radical is a member of the most progressive wing of the liberal party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism) while primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (derivative).

Traditional vs Radical - What's the difference?

traditional | radical |


As adjectives the difference between traditional and radical

is that traditional is of or pertaining to tradition; derived from tradition; communicated from ancestors to descendants by word only; transmitted from age to age without writing; as, traditional opinions; traditional customs; traditional expositions of the Scriptures while radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.

As a noun radical is

a member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

Radical vs Conservative - What's the difference?

radical | conservative |


As adjectives the difference between radical and conservative

is that radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter while conservative is tending to resist change or innovation.

As nouns the difference between radical and conservative

is that radical is a member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism) while conservative is a person who favors maintenance of the status quo or reversion to some earlier status.

As a proper noun Conservative is

conservative Party.

Radical vs Rooted - What's the difference?

radical | rooted |


As adjectives the difference between radical and rooted

is that radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter while rooted is fixed in one position; immobile; unable to move.

As a noun radical

is a member of the most progressive wing of the liberal party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

As a verb rooted is

(root).

Fierce vs Radical - What's the difference?

fierce | radical |


As adjectives the difference between fierce and radical

is that fierce is extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage while radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.

As a noun radical is

a member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

Violent vs Radical - What's the difference?

violent | radical |


As adjectives the difference between violent and radical

is that violent is involving extreme force or motion while radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.

As nouns the difference between violent and radical

is that violent is (obsolete) an assailant while radical is a member of the most progressive wing of the liberal party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

As a verb violent

is (archaic) to urge with violence.

Rudimentary vs Radical - What's the difference?

rudimentary | radical |


As adjectives the difference between rudimentary and radical

is that rudimentary is of or relating to one or more rudiments while radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.

As a noun radical is

a member of the most progressive wing of the liberal party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

Radical vs Pristine - What's the difference?

radical | pristine | Related terms |

Radical is a related term of pristine.


As adjectives the difference between radical and pristine

is that radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter while pristine is unspoiled; still with its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied or pristine can be relating to sawfishes of the family pristidae.

As a noun radical

is a member of the most progressive wing of the liberal party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

Whole vs Radical - What's the difference?

whole | radical | Related terms |

Whole is a related term of radical.


As adjectives the difference between whole and radical

is that whole is entire while radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.

As nouns the difference between whole and radical

is that whole is something complete, without any parts missing while radical is a member of the most progressive wing of the liberal party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

As an adverb whole

is (colloquial) in entirety; entirely; wholly.

Radical vs Superficial - What's the difference?

radical | superficial |


In lang=en terms the difference between radical and superficial

is that radical is relating to a radix or mathematical root while superficial is two-dimensional; drawn on a flat surface.

As adjectives the difference between radical and superficial

is that radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter while superficial is shallow, lacking substance.

As nouns the difference between radical and superficial

is that radical is a member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism) while superficial is a surface detail.

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