drastic

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Ancient Greek δραστικός (drastikos, active, efficient), from δρᾶσις (drasis, strength, efficacy), itself from δράω (drao, to do)

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drastic (comparative more drastic, superlative most drastic)

  1. Extreme, severe.
    If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas.
  2. Acting rapidly or violently.
  3. Extremely severe or extensive.

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