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drastic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdræstɪk/

drastic means: Very great or severe, causing a major change.

adjective

EXTREME CHANGEB2

Very great or severe, causing a major change.

  • We need a drastic change.
  • The company made drastic cuts to its budget.
  • Are such drastic measures really necessary?

Similar words: extreme, severe, radical

Opposites: moderate, mild

Common phrases: drastic change, drastic measures, drastic cuts

VIOLENT ACTIONC2

Acting very quickly or forcefully, especially in the body.

  • The medicine had a drastic action.
  • The old remedy contained a drastic purgative.
  • Such drastic drugs can affect the bowels very quickly.

Similar words: violent, powerful

Opposites: gentle

Common phrases: drastic purgative, drastic action, drastic remedy

Questions about drastic

What does drastic mean?

Very great or severe, causing a major change.

What is drastic in other languages?

Türkçe: köklü · Español: drástico · Français: radical · Deutsch: drastisch · Italiano: drastico · 日本語: 抜本的な

How do you pronounce drastic?

It is pronounced /ˈdræstɪk/.

How do you use drastic in a sentence?

We need a drastic change. The company made drastic cuts to its budget.

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