drastic

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/
• (America) IPA: /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/

Adjective

drastic

1. Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.

   If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas.

2. Acting rapidly or violently.

Synonyms

• (severe) draconian

Translations

• French: draconien, drastique (criticized), énergique
• German: drastisch
• Italian: drastico
• Portuguese: drástico
• Russian: интенсивный
• Spanish: drástico

Noun

drastic (plural drastics)

1. A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.

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