drastic
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[edit] English
[edit] Alternative forms
- drastick (obsolete)
[edit] Etymology
Ancient Greek δραστικός (drastikos, “active, efficient”), from δρᾶσις (drasis, “strength, efficacy”), itself from δράω (drao, “to do”)
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Adjective
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.
[edit] Translations
extreme, severe
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