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Semantic Change in Derivatives
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LAT.044 Semantic Change in Derivatives
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Latin radicalis meant relating to a root. English radical may mean fundamental or describe a person advocating far-reaching change. Which semantic route is most plausible?
A
Political extremism narrowed into the literal root of a plant.
B
The root became a metaphor for the deepest foundation, and changing matters at the root suggested extreme reform.
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The word improved from dangerous to moderate by losing the idea of depth.
D
Radical comes from radius, ray, so its political sense means spreading light.
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