What is another word for radical sign?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈadɪkə͡l sˈa͡ɪn] (IPA) 
The radical sign is an important mathematical symbol that represents the root of a number or expression. It is commonly known as the square root symbol, but there are other synonyms for the radical sign depending on the type of root being represented. For example, the cube root symbol is a radical sign with a small "3" on the top left corner to denote it represents the cube root. Similarly, the fourth root symbol has a small "4" on the top left corner. Other synonyms for the radical sign include the surd symbol and the radix or root symbol. Regardless of the synonym used, the radical sign is a critical tool in algebra and higher-level mathematics.
