Radikalios

Radikalios is a Lithuanian adjective form used to describe feminine plural nouns. It is the feminine plural nominative and accusative form of the base adjective radikalus, which means radical or extreme. In sentences, it agrees with feminine plural nouns such as idėjos (ideas), nuomonės (opinions), pažiūros (viewpoints), or reformos (reforms).

Etymology and usage context

The term derives from the Latin radicalis, through European linguistic influence, and is used across various domains to denote something that deviates markedly from the ordinary or established standard. In Lithuanian, radikalios can carry neutral, positive, or negative connotations depending on context, much like its gendered counterparts (radikalus, radikala, radikalūs). It commonly appears in political, scientific, cultural, and social discourse to characterize policies, theories, or movements that pursue drastic or fundamental change.

Examples and nuance

- radikalios idėjos (radical ideas)

- radikalios nuomonės (radical opinions)

- radikalios reformos (radical reforms)

The nuance of radikalios relies on context: it can describe bold, transformative concepts or, in critical usage, imply excessive or destabilizing approaches. It is distinct from terms like ekstremalios or radikalizuojančios, which may convey stronger or more specific connotations.

Related forms

The masculine form is radikalus, the feminine singular is radikali, and the neuter form is radikalu. The adverb form is radikaliai, used to describe actions done in a radical manner.

See also

Radikalus, radikaliai, radikalizmas, and related phrases describing extreme or transformative approaches in Lithuanian discourse.

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