Meaning

1 senses

  1. A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.

Examples

43 sentences

  1. The situation calls for drastic measures.

    ruСитуация требует решительных мер. — sharptoothed

    deDie Situation erfordert drastische Maßnahmen. — duke

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  2. We've seen drastic changes since then.

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  3. I think Tom will do something drastic.

    ruДумаю, Том выкинет что-нибудь резкое. — Ooneykcall

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  4. I think that Tom will do something drastic.

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  5. I think Tom is going to do something drastic.

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Origin

From Ancient Greek δραστικός (drastikós, “active, efficient”), from δρᾶσις (drâsis, “stren

From Ancient Greek δραστικός (drastikós, “active, efficient”), from δρᾶσις (drâsis, “strength, efficacy”), itself from δράω (dráō, “to do”).

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Forms

plural: drastics

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
dramatistC1drapedraperyB2drasticallydraughtB2draughtydrawA1
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