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drastic

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drastic /ˈdræstɪk/ adjective
drastic
/ˈdræstɪk/
adjective
Learner's definition of DRASTIC
[more drastic; most drastic]
: extreme in effect or action : severe or serious极端的;激烈的;迅猛的

— drastically

/ˈdræstɪkli/ adverb
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 6859 COCA: 8118

drastic

adjective

dras·​tic ˈdra-stik How to pronounce drastic (audio)
1
: acting rapidly or violently
a drastic purgative
2
: extreme in effect or action : severe
drastic measures
made drastic changes

Example Sentences

The situation calls for drastic measures. Maybe we should try something less drastic first.
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Word History

Etymology

Greek drastikos, from dran to do

First Known Use

circa 1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of drastic was circa 1691
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 6859 COCA: 8118

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