drastic
Having a strong or far-reaching effectHaving a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
» The situation calls for drastic measures.
Die Situation erfordert drastische Maßnahmen.
Ситуация требует решительных мер.
Ситуация требует кардинальных мер.
Meaning
2 sensesHaving a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas.
drastisch
интенсивныйintensivnyj, реши́тельныйrešítelʹnyj, радикальныйradikalʹnyj
Acting rapidly or violently.
- forceful and extreme and rigorous
Examples
43 sentencesThe situation calls for drastic measures.
ruСитуация требует решительных мер.
deDie Situation erfordert drastische Maßnahmen.
We've seen drastic changes since then.
I think Tom will do something drastic.
ruДумаю, Том выкинет что-нибудь резкое.
I think that Tom will do something drastic.
I think Tom is going to do something drastic.
Translations
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Origin
From Ancient Greek δραστικός (drastikós, “active, efficient”), from δρᾶσις (drâsis, “strenFrom Ancient Greek δραστικός (drastikós, “active, efficient”), from δρᾶσις (drâsis, “strength, efficacy”), itself from δράω (dráō, “to do”).
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Forms
more drastic, most drastic| Comparative | more drastic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most drastic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
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