This is the 1604th most frequent German word.
radikalen
Radikalen: radical or extreme.
Used adjectivally to describe ideas which are extreme or fundamental.
Die radikalen Ideen des Autors sorgten für große Diskussionen.
The radical ideas of the author sparked great discussions.
Applied to changes, denoting their significant and fundamental nature.
Wir müssen radikalen Veränderungen begegnen, um unsere Ziele zu erreichen.
We must confront radical changes to achieve our goals.
Referring to an innovative or fundamental approach selected by a group.