DRASTIC

drastic

(adjective) forceful and extreme and rigorous; “drastic measures”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

drastic (comparative more drastic, superlative most drastic)

Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.

Acting rapidly or violently.

Synonyms

• (severe): draconian

Noun

drastic (plural drastics)

A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.

Anagrams

• cardist

Source: Wiktionary


Dras"tic, a. Etym: [Gr. drastique. See Drama.] (Med.)

Definition: Acting rapidly and violently; efficacious; powerful; -- opposed to bland; as, drastic purgatives.

– n. (Med.)

Definition: A violent purgative. See Cathartic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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