Savita, sorry, but i don't agree with using Radicalism as the title. perhaps you
can look at some definitions i copied from Google sites. then tell me if you really
want to use radicalism, calling it poison and acid thrown with vengeance.
hmm?
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RADICALISM:
radicalism play
noun rad·i·cal·ism \ˈra-di-kə-ˌli-zəmPopularity: Bottom 50% of words
Simple Definition of radicalism
: the opinions and behavior of people who favor extreme changes especially in government: radical political ideas and behavior
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
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RADICAL:
rad·i·cal
ˈradək(ə) l/
adjective
adjective: radical
1.
(especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.
a radical overhaul of the existing regulatory framework
synonyms: thoroughgoing, thorough, complete, total, comprehensive, exhaustive, sweeping, far-reaching, wide-ranging, extensive, across the board, profound, major, stringent, rigorous
radical reform
antonyms: superficial
forming an inherent or fundamental part of the nature of someone or something.
the assumption of radical differences between the mental attributes of literate and nonliterate peoples
synonyms: fundamental, basic, essential, quintessential; More
structural, deep-seated, intrinsic, organic, constitutive
radical differences between the two theories
antonyms: minor
(of surgery or medical treatment) thorough and intended to be completely curative.
characterized by departure from tradition; innovative or progressive.
a radical approach to electoral reform
2.
advocating or based on thorough or complete political or social reform; representing or supporting an extreme section of a political party.
a radical American activist
synonyms: revolutionary, progressive, reformist, revisionist, progressivist; More
extreme, extremist, fanatical, militant, diehard, hard-core
a radical political movement
antonyms: reactionary, moderate, conservative
3.
of or relating to the root of something, in particular.
Mathematics
of the root of a number or quantity.
denoting or relating to the roots of a word.
Music
belonging to the root of a chord.
Botany
of, or springing direct from, the root or stem base of a plant.
4.
North Americaninformal
very good; excellent.
Okay, then. Seven o'clock. Radical!
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of course some radicals may use violence...........like we did during the American Revolution. i'm not necessarily agreeing with the Am. Revolution, mind you.
perhaps i would prefer Terrorism, Despotism, Racism, or.............?
bri :)
p.s. did you mean no cast or no caste? ?
Thanks Bri for your comment. I do agree with you. Not all form of radicalism is bad or initiates violence. Lately the word has been used in its most negative form. May be that is what I referred to while writing this. I do remember that these words became part of my larger poem ' The Terrorist '. In there I have used the word terrorism instead of radicalism. Thanks for pointing to another mistake. I will edit it to 'caste '.
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Savita, sorry, but i don't agree with using Radicalism as the title. perhaps you can look at some definitions i copied from Google sites. then tell me if you really want to use radicalism, calling it poison and acid thrown with vengeance. hmm? ========================================================================= RADICALISM: radicalism play noun rad·i·cal·ism \ˈra-di-kə-ˌli-zəmPopularity: Bottom 50% of words Simple Definition of radicalism : the opinions and behavior of people who favor extreme changes especially in government: radical political ideas and behavior Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary ====================================== RADICAL: rad·i·cal ˈradək(ə) l/ adjective adjective: radical 1. (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. a radical overhaul of the existing regulatory framework synonyms: thoroughgoing, thorough, complete, total, comprehensive, exhaustive, sweeping, far-reaching, wide-ranging, extensive, across the board, profound, major, stringent, rigorous radical reform antonyms: superficial forming an inherent or fundamental part of the nature of someone or something. the assumption of radical differences between the mental attributes of literate and nonliterate peoples synonyms: fundamental, basic, essential, quintessential; More structural, deep-seated, intrinsic, organic, constitutive radical differences between the two theories antonyms: minor (of surgery or medical treatment) thorough and intended to be completely curative. characterized by departure from tradition; innovative or progressive. a radical approach to electoral reform 2. advocating or based on thorough or complete political or social reform; representing or supporting an extreme section of a political party. a radical American activist synonyms: revolutionary, progressive, reformist, revisionist, progressivist; More extreme, extremist, fanatical, militant, diehard, hard-core a radical political movement antonyms: reactionary, moderate, conservative 3. of or relating to the root of something, in particular. Mathematics of the root of a number or quantity. denoting or relating to the roots of a word. Music belonging to the root of a chord. Botany of, or springing direct from, the root or stem base of a plant. 4. North Americaninformal very good; excellent. Okay, then. Seven o'clock. Radical! ========================================= of course some radicals may use violence...........like we did during the American Revolution. i'm not necessarily agreeing with the Am. Revolution, mind you. perhaps i would prefer Terrorism, Despotism, Racism, or.............? bri :) p.s. did you mean no cast or no caste? ?
Thanks Bri for your comment. I do agree with you. Not all form of radicalism is bad or initiates violence. Lately the word has been used in its most negative form. May be that is what I referred to while writing this. I do remember that these words became part of my larger poem ' The Terrorist '. In there I have used the word terrorism instead of radicalism. Thanks for pointing to another mistake. I will edit it to 'caste '.