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drastically


Meanings
  • adverb

    making a very great and sudden change

  • adjective

    causing something to change in a very sudden and extreme way


Rhymes
Words rhyming with drastically
hastily , astonishingly , masterfully , astutely
Variants
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drastically
Etymology
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From Old French drasquement, from dis- 'apart' + ras 'scraped, rubbed' + -ment 'process, treatment'.


Trivia
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  1. Drastically is an antonym of gradually.

  2. The term 'drastic measures' is often used to describe actions that are extreme and decisive.


Related Concepts
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  1. extreme: Related to drastically as both words describe something that is beyond what is usual or normal.

  2. sudden: Related to drastically as both words describe something that happens quickly and without warning.


Culture
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Drastically is often used in various contexts to describe sudden and extreme changes. In literature, it has been used to describe characters undergoing transformations, events with dramatic turns, and situations where quick action is required. In art, it can be seen in abstract expressionist paintings that depict sudden and radical changes in color and form.

How to Memorize "drastically"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a drastic change, such as a tree being uprooted and turned upside down.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word drastically with the concept of a sudden and extreme change.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Drastic Changes are Sudden' to remember the meaning of the word.


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