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The Latin root radic means “root.” What is the most likely meaning of radical as it is used in lines 10-11?

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Radical was first an adjective

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borrowed in the 14th century from the Late Latin radicalis, itself from Latin radic-, radix, meaning "root." And the earliest uses of radical are indeed all about literal roots, hinging on the meaning "of, relating to, or proceeding from a root."

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