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drastic

 

[ ˈdræstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

change

likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; severe or extreme

Synonyms

extreme, intense, radical, severe

Examples of usage

  • drastic changes need to be made to improve the situation
  • we need to take drastic measures to prevent further damage
Context #2 | Adjective

action

likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; severe or extreme

Synonyms

extreme, intense, radical, severe

Examples of usage

  • drastic action must be taken to address the issue
  • the company faces drastic consequences if no action is taken
Context #3 | Adjective

measure

likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; severe or extreme

Synonyms

extreme, intense, radical, severe

Examples of usage

  • drastic measures are needed to tackle the problem
  • the government announced drastic cuts in spending

Translations

Translations of the word "drastic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 drástico

🇮🇳 कट्टर

🇩🇪 drastisch

🇮🇩 drastis

🇺🇦 різкий

🇵🇱 drastyczny

🇯🇵 劇的な (げきてきな)

🇫🇷 drastique

🇪🇸 drástico

🇹🇷 drastik

🇰🇷 급격한

🇸🇦 جذري

🇨🇿 drastický

🇸🇰 drastický

🇨🇳 激烈的 (jīliè de)

🇸🇮 drastičen

🇮🇸 róttækur

🇰🇿 қатал

🇬🇪 დრასტიკული

🇦🇿 kəskin

🇲🇽 drástico

Etymology

The word 'drastic' originated from the Greek word 'drastikos', meaning effective, which later evolved to mean forceful or extreme. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The term gained popularity in the 19th century due to its association with significant and extreme changes or actions.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,538 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.