drastic
pronunciation
How to pronounce drastic in British English:
UK [ˈdræstɪk]
How to pronounce drastic in American English:
US [ˈdræstɪk]
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- Adjective:
- forceful and extreme and rigorous
Word Origin
- drastic
- drastic: see drama
- drastic (adj.)
- 1690s, originally medical, "forceful, vigorous, especially in effect on bowels," from Greek drastikos "effective, efficacious; active, violent," from drasteon "(thing) to be done," from dran "to do, act, perform." Sense of "extreme, severe" is first recorded 1808. Related: Drastically.
Example
- 1. Similar dangers now arise with the drastic measures that look ever more likely .
- 2. In november 2007 , taylor took a drastic step .
- 3. Financial markets are already forcing some into drastic action .
- 4. The same is true with drastic dives in markets .
- 5. Others are reluctant to take such a drastic step for fear of alienating customers .