drastic
Translation
drastic, severe, radical
Examples
The company took drastic measures to survive.
The company took drastic measures to survive.
There was a drastic change in the weather.
There was a drastic change in the weather.
Grammar Patterns
drastic ((noun)) (severe or radical) They took drastic measures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extreme, severe, radical; Antonyms: mild, moderate
Etymology
From Greek 'drastikos' meaning 'effective, active', from 'dran' (to do, act).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'drastic' action as a 'dramatic' action—something big and impactful.