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drastic

dras·tic [ drástik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. powerful in effect: having a powerful effect or far-reaching consequences
a crisis calling for drastic measures

2. very marked: very noticeable, significant, and usually worrying because of its amount or degree
drastic budget cuts

[Late 17th century. < Greek drastikos "effective, active" < dran "do"]
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