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drastic
[dras-tik]
adjective
extremely severe or extensive.
a drastic tax-reduction measure.
(of medicines) acting with force or violence.
a drastic laxative.
drastic
/ ˈæɪ /
adjective
extreme or forceful; severe
Other Word Forms
- drastically adverb
- ˈپ adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of drastic1
Example Sentences
It was a humbling experience for their touted sophomore class that’s led a drastic turnaround.
The crowd, furious about her plans to vote for drastic cuts to Medicaid that will deprive millions of health care, booed her.
Finally, as the pressure against him mounted, the former president took the drastic step of declaring martial law.
“Are we seeing drastic changes in the laws? Absolutely not. That’s the political climate.”
Those drastic changes to the healthcare landscape have given pause to several Republican senators.
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