drastic

Meaning

Adj

1. Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
2. Acting rapidly or violently.

Noun

A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.

Synonyms

radical

extreme

severe

intense

violent

energetic

forceful

vigorous

active

powerful

drastic purgative

desperate

extraordinary

extremist

fundamental

gross

heavy-duty

large scale

potent

resolute

strong

supreme

ultimate

ultra

utmost

uttermost

vehement

full width

abject

n-th

abrupt

bold

brave

bravely

critical

‼️

daring

decisive

dire

dramatic

dramatical

efficacious

Translations

drastisch

drástico

drastico

drastique

drastisch

énergique

drástico

δραστικός

radical

sterk werkend

dràstic

radicaal

radikal

extrême

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/

Etymology

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