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Word entry · 7 letters

drastic

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"Extreme"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/Part of speech adjectiveSorted acdirstStarts with DEnds with C1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. Extreme, forceful, or severe in effect.

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas.
  • Mister Crowley, won't you ride my white horse? Mister Crowley, it's symbolic of course Approaching a time that is classic I hear that maiden's call Approaching a time that is drastic Standing with their backs to the wall
  • Seeing the British establishment struggle with the financial sector is like watching an alcoholic who still resists the idea that something drastic needs to happen for him to turn his life around.

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