Definitions for drastic

drastic dras·tic

Spelling: [dras-tik]
IPA: /ˈdræs tɪk/

Drastic is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 268 anagrams from letters in drastic (acdirst).

Definitions for drastic

adjective

  1. acting with force or violence; violent.
  2. extremely severe or extensive:

Origin of drastic

1685-95; Greek drastikós active, equivalent to drast(ós) (verbal adjective of drân to do) + -ikos -ic

Examples for drastic

But an unspoiled boy would not have needed that drastic medicine.

Because of it relations with other persons undergo a drastic change.

drastic improvements in housing, feeding, and sanitation in the towns themselves.

He felt that the time had come for action of a quick and drastic nature.

This drastic population decline was mainly caused by the introduction of European diseases.

The doc fix is an attempt to prevent doctors who take Medicare patients from having to take a drastic pay cut.

No matter what others may want, these people want a drastic economy.

As alarming as parents might find those results, Dr. Temple cautions against jumping to any drastic conclusions.

Park employees helped John quit tobacco by way of a butts-proof glass enclosure, a drastic change in diet, and regular exercise.

On a local level, pipeline leaks and spills could have a number of drastic effects.

Word Value for drastic
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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