drastic
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- drastick (obsolete)
Etymology[edit]
Ancient Greek δραστικός (drastikos, “active, efficient”), from δρᾶσις (drasis, “strength, efficacy”), itself from δράω (drao, “to do”)
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
drastic (comparative more drastic, superlative most drastic)
- Extreme, severe.
- If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas.
- Acting rapidly or violently.
- Extremely severe or extensive.
Translations[edit]
extreme, severe
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