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drastic

adjective dras·tic \ˈdras-tik\

: extreme in effect or action : severe or serious

Full Definition of DRASTIC

: acting rapidly or violently <a drastic purgative>

: extreme in effect or action : severe <drastic measures>

— dras·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Greek drastikos, from dran to do

First Known Use: circa 1691

DRASTICALLY Defined for Kids

adjective dras·tic \ˈdra-stik\

: severe in effect : harsh <a drastic change>

— dras·ti·cal·ly \-sti-kə-lē\ adverb

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