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drastic

[ˈdræstɪk]

drastic Definition

likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.

Using drastic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drastic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company has taken drastic measures to cut costs.

  • Example

    The government needs to take drastic action to reduce pollution.

  • Example

    The patient's condition was so drastic that surgery was the only option.

  • Example

    The new policy had a drastic impact on the company's profits.

drastic Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for drastic

Phrases with drastic

  • when you are in an extremely difficult situation, you must be willing to do things that you would not normally do

    Example

    We had to sell our house to pay off our debts. Drastic times call for drastic measures.

  • a significant and sudden change

    Example

    The new CEO brought about a drastic change in the company's culture.

  • a significant and sudden decrease

    Example

    The government's new policy led to a drastic reduction in crime rates.

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Summary: drastic in Brief

The term 'drastic' [ˈdræstɪk] refers to something that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect, often in a radical or extreme way. It can be used to describe measures taken to address a problem, such as 'The company has taken drastic measures to cut costs,' or the impact of a policy, such as 'The new policy had a drastic impact on the company's profits.' 'Drastic' also appears in phrases like 'drastic times call for drastic measures,' which means that in extremely difficult situations, one must be willing to do things they wouldn't normally do.

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