Radikalere

Radikalere is the unequalled comparative form of the adjective radikal in several Scandinavian languages, most commonly Danish and Norwegian Bokmål, where it means more radical or more extreme. It describes a higher degree of radical change, stance, or approach relative to something else. In Swedish, a closely related form is radikalare; the concept is used similarly to denote a stronger or more fundamental position or action. The word is comparatively neutral in itself but can carry evaluative connotations depending on context.

Etymology and form: radikal originates from Latin radicalis, via French and other European languages, with the comparative suffix -ere creating radikalere in Danish and Norwegian. The form reflects standard patterns for constructing comparatives in these languages. The base adjective radikal denotes something relating to or advocating fundamental change, sometimes with political, cultural, or scientific implications.

Usage: Radikalere is used to compare levels of radicalness. Examples include: “Denne løsning er radikalere end den forrige” (This solution is more radical than the previous one) and “Forfatteren foreslår radikalere ændringer.” The term often appears in political discourse, public policy, and critical commentary, where it signals a stronger break with established norms. It can imply pejorative or evaluative judgments, depending on the speaker and context.

See also: Radicalism, radical (etymology), comparative grammar in Danish and Norwegian.

Overall, radikalere functions as a descriptive tool for grading the extent of radicality between options or positions in Scandinavian languages.