Definition of DRASTIC

drastic

Plural: drastics

Adjective Satellite

  • forceful and extreme and rigorous
    • "drastic measures"

Adj

  • Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
  • Acting rapidly or violently.

Noun

  • A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.

Examples

  • "If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas."

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

draconian

Scrabble Score: 10

drastic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
drastic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
drastic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

drastic is a valid Words With Friends word