drastic
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adjective \ˈdras-tik\Definition of DRASTIC
1
: acting rapidly or violently <a drastic purgative>
See Examples of DRASTIC
- The situation calls for drastic measures.
- Maybe we should try something less drastic first.
Origin of DRASTIC
Greek drastikos, from dran to do
First Known Use: circa 1691
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