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drastic

dras·tic

UK/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ US/ˈdrɑːstɪk/ fairly common

adjective

1.

forceful and extreme and rigorous

  • “drastic measures”
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Origin

From Ancient Greek δραστικός (drastikós, “active, efficient”), from δρᾶσις (drâsis, “strength, efficacy”), itself from δράω (dráō, “to do”).

Phrases

  • drastic times call for drastic measures

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