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    drastic
    /ˈdrastɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme: "a drastic reduction of staffing levels"

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  2. DRASTIC definition: 1. (especially of actions) severe and sudden or having very noticeable effects: 2. (especially of…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of DRASTIC is acting rapidly or violently. How to use drastic in a sentence.

  4. Drastic definition: extremely severe or extensive. See examples of DRASTIC used in a sentence.

  5. adjective. /ˈdræstɪk/ extreme in a way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on something. drastic measures/changes. The government is threatening to take drastic action. a drastic shortage of food. a drastic reduction in their standard of living. Talk to me before you do anything drastic. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  6. (dræstɪk ) 1. adjective. If you have to take drastic action in order to solve a problem, you have to do something extreme and basic to solve it. Drastic measures are needed to clean up the profession. He's not going to do anything drastic about economic policy. 2. adjective. A drastic change is a very great change.

  7. Something that is drastic is violent, forceful, and extreme. If you are saving for a car and you only have $50, you need to make a drastic change to your money accumulation scheme. The word drastic comes from the Greek word for effective, but we use it to mean incredibly effective.

  8. Jun 2, 2024 · drastic (comparative more drastic, superlative most drastic) Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.

  9. Extreme in effect; severe or radical: the drastic measure of amputating the entire leg; drastic social change brought about by the French Revolution.

  10. DRASTIC definition: Drastic action or change is sudden and extreme: . Learn more.

  11. drastic meaning, definition, what is drastic: extreme and sudden: Learn more.