drastic
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5.1
- adjective
- /ˈdræstɪk/
:
drástico
- This calls for some drastic measures.
- drastic changes
- drastic measures
- take drastic measures
Like if women would start doing that, they would find a drastic change in behaviors.
- Like if women would start doing that, they would find a drastic change in behaviors.
- But I agree we don't want drastic changes probably in our lifestyle.
- But don't expect anything drastic to change over the next few weeks.
- I know it's not even that drastic, but for me this is drastic.
- Or people go on these drastic weight loss diets through calorie restriction.
- And Koji suggests that Toyota needs to undergo a drastic change.
- I don't, I don't need to have the drastic approach.
- And if we don't adopt these drastic measures, then this many people could die.
Examples
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Will I have to take such drastic action again, David?
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But yeah, I know it's quite a drastic change, but I love it.
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I knew that something drastic had to change, but what?
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I need to make some very drastic changes, otherwise, we're going home.
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Must I take drastic steps?
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Maybe you should take a minute and think before you do anything drastic.
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But don't expect anything drastic to change over the next few weeks.
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All of us polluting together can lead to drastic consequences.
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The question to answer is whether the situation merits the drastic action you are suggesting.
Fiction book (2002) -
The company implemented drastic measures to reduce costs after the financial crisis.
Synonyms
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3.6
Very far away in place or in degree
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3.5
Very strong and harmful, often causing great damage
Suddenly and quickly in a new direction
Antonyms
How Severe
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word drastic comes from the Greek word drastikos, from a root that means 'to act' or 'to do' and is the same root as drama. So a drastic action is one that 'acts' strongly and has a big effect.