drastic

Meanings

• adjective

  Extreme or drastic measures are taken to deal with a situation.

  - "The government took drastic measures to combat inflation."
  - "The doctor prescribed drastic measures to save the patient's life."

• adjective

  A drastic change is a sudden and complete transformation.

  - "The city underwent a drastic change after the war."
  - "Her life took a drastic turn when she lost her job."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

draconian

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drastic
casters , chastisers , disasters , fasteners , masters

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Variants

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drastic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word drasikos, meaning 'severe' or 'harsh'.

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Trivia

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1. The term drastic comes from the Greek word drasikos, which means 'severe' or 'harsh'.

2. In ancient Greece, a drastic was a political reformer who advocated for extreme measures to improve the state of affairs in the city-state.

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Related Concepts

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1. extreme: Related to drastic as both mean something that is extreme or beyond the usual.

2. radical: Related to drastic as both can refer to something that is drastic or fundamental.

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Culture

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In literature, drastic has been used to describe extreme situations or actions. In art, it can refer to a bold and radical style. In music, a drastic change in tempo or key can create a powerful effect.

How to Memorize "drastic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where drastic measures are being taken, such as a doctor performing emergency surgery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word drastic with the idea of something extreme or sudden.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Drastic means extreme' to remember the definition.

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