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Definition of drastic

drastic

/ˈdræs.tɪk/
dras · tic
Adverb:drastically
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drastic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.

Example

"The company had to take drastic measures to avoid bankruptcy during the economic downturn."

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• Rhymes for drastic

• Nearby Words

drape
drapery
drapey
drastic
drastically
drat
dratted

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century as a medical term from Ancient Greek drastikos ('active, effective, vigorous'), derived from the verb dran ('to do, act').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drastic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drastic
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