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Added 9 October 2026

drastic

/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about drastic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas.

noun

A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.

Origin

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

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