Homophones are the words that sound the same, yet have different meanings. In this article we will see the difference between Radical and Radicle and their correct usages.
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Radical Vs Radicle
Radical: (adj) of or going to the root or origin; fundamental; thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms; favouring drastic political, economic, or social reforms, etc.
For e.g.
- a radical overhaul of the existing regulatory framework
- You cannot have radical opinions all the time.
Radicle: (noun. Botany) the part of a plant embryo that develops into the primary root.
For e.g
- It is through one of these that the radicle emerges when the embryo germinates.