Radicalizar
Example: Las ideas comenzaron a radicalizarse durante el conflicto social.
Definition
"Radicalizar" means to cause ideas, movements, or attitudes to become more extreme or fundamental, especially in a social or political context. It involves intensifying beliefs or actions, often leading to significant changes or conflicts, as illustrated by ideas radicalizing during social conflicts.
Etymology
The word "radicalizar" comes from the Spanish root 'radical,' which derives from the Latin 'radix,' meaning 'root.' The suffix '-izar' is used to form verbs indicating the process of becoming or causing to become. Did you know? "Radicalizar" literally means to 'take to the root,' emphasizing a fundamental change or shift in ideas or actions.
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"Radicalizar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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