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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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